Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 7(6), pp. 255 - 261
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2019.070603
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Influence of Socio-cultural and Physical Factors on Use of Skilled Birth Attendants by Pregnant Women at Central Region

Christiana Asiedu ^*
Department of Maternal and Child Health, College of Health and Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of socio-cultural and physical factors on the use of SBAs in the Central Region of Ghana. Among socio-cultural and physical factors which may influence use of SBAs with current pregnancy were money for transport and health care (65%), distance (58%), knowledge about signs of labor (51%), and need for closer attention from relatives (51%). The differences from the two logistic regression model analysis that were done were statistically significant (χ²=7.06, p=0.0079). The odds of SBA utilization for mothers who needed closer attention from relatives were 1.6 times higher (OR=1.56, 95% CI=1.05-2.34, p-value=0.027) than mothers who did not need closer attention. It was recommended that health service providers should ensure client and family-centered care is provided to make the health facilities user-friendly.

KEYWORDS
Socio-culture Factors, Maternal Mortality, Physical Factors, Pregnant Women, Utilization of Skilled Delivery Services

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Christiana Asiedu , "Influence of Socio-cultural and Physical Factors on Use of Skilled Birth Attendants by Pregnant Women at Central Region," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 7, No. 6, pp. 255 - 261, 2019. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2019.070603.

(b). APA Format:
Christiana Asiedu (2019). Influence of Socio-cultural and Physical Factors on Use of Skilled Birth Attendants by Pregnant Women at Central Region. Universal Journal of Public Health, 7(6), 255 - 261. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2019.070603.