Proportion of Reproductive Age Women Utilizing Mobile Maternal Health Services in Makueni County
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Date
2023
Authors
Mumo, Joyce Kanini
Tai, Sarah
Kipkalom, Rosebella
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jhmn
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the
proportion of reproductive age women utilizing
mobile maternal health services in Makueni County.
Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study
was carried out in Makueni County. Kibwezi East
and Kaiti Sub-Counties were purposively selected.
Ukia ward from Kaiti sub-county and Nzambani
ward from Kibwezi East sub-county were randomly
selected using folded pieces of paper. Both
qualitative and quantitative data were collected.
Questionnaires were the tools used for quantitative
data while guides for key informant were used to
collect data qualitatively. The study systematically
sampled 367 women of reproductive age as primary
respondents from households at a sampling interval
of 5. Twelve Key Informant Interviewees were
purposively selected to provide additional
qualitative data which were community health
extension workers and healthcare providers. The
research instruments were pretested at Kilome
Sub County before actual data collection. Analytical
correctional statistical analysis was done using the
Statistical Package for Social Sciences software
version 20.0. Pie-charts, frequency tables and graphs
were used to present data. Triangulation of data
collected qualitatively with quantitative data was
done and presented as direct quotes.
Findings: The study found out that 40.6% of
respondents utilized mobile maternal health services
in Makueni County. The most common service
sought was antenatal care. Distance from health
facilities was the main reason for using mobile
maternal health services. However, the main reason
for non-use was preference for hospitals among
respondents.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and
Policy: These results would inform policy makers to
craft interventions seeking to advance mobile
maternal health services utilization. Community
Health Volunteers should conduct house to house
campaigns on availability of mobile maternal health
clinics and the designated days on their respective
regions to increase awareness among women of
reproductive age.
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Keywords
Mobile Maternal Health Services, Women, Reproductive Age, Makueni County
Citation
Mumo, J., Tai, S. ., & Kipkalom, R. (2023). Proportion of Reproductive Age Women Utilizing Mobile Maternal Health Services in Makueni County.Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 9(2), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.47604/jhmn.2076