Factors affecting women’s maternal health in Mpownde Ihubiriha Sub-county, Kasese District
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2019-04
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Kampala International University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
his study sought to examine the factors affecting utilization of maternal health in
Mpondwe Ihubiriha sub county, Kasese District. The study was guided by three specific
objectives which included; to find out the factors affecting the utilisation of maternal
health care services in Mpownde Ihubiriha Sub county to examine the causes of increased
maternal deaths in Mpownde Ihubiriha Sub county and to come up with possible ways of
improving maternal health in Mpownde Ihubiriha sub county. The study used descriptive
design which was explanatory in nature and it was based on quantitative and qualitative
approaches. A sample of 40 respondents was used for data collection. The data
instruments used were the questionnaires, observation and interviews.
The findings revealed that income levels, availability and accessibility of health facilities
is a very important factor affecting utilization of maternal health care services. Others
factors included having a supportive spouse and the position of a woman at work place.
On causes of increased maternal deaths, the study revealed that teenage pregnancy, poor
nutrition, chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDs, Cancer, etc, are the major causes of increased
maternal deaths in Mpownde Ihubiriha sub-county. The results suggested that if
education and literacy levels of women is improved, maternal mortality can as well be
reduced. Reducing workload for pregnant mothers, provision of free antenantal and
prenatal care as well as embracing the problems of poverty were suggested as mitigation
measures to maternal deaths.
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A research report submitted to the college of humanities and social sciences in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a bachelor's degree in development studies of kampala international university
Keywords
women’s maternal health