Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-038X
ISSN: 2161-038X
School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
Research Article
Intention to use Maternity Waiting Home and Determinant Factors among Pregnant Women in Misrak Badewacho District, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Teshale D Obola*, Tekleab Y Leimengo, Berhan M Herut and Deresse L Kebede
Background: Maternity Waiting Homes (MWHs) are residential facilities located near a health facility to
accommodate women in their final weeks of pregnancy to bridge the geographic gap in obstetric care between
rural and urban areas and areas with poor access to a facility. The world health organization adopted it as one
component of a comprehensive package to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality. Yet, there is a shortage of
information on the magnitude of intention and utilization of MWH among pregnant women in the study area.
The purpose of the study was to assess intention to use MWH and associated factors among pregnant women.
Methods: Community based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 20-March15, 2019 and structured
questionnaire was used to collect data by face to face interview from 556 pregnant wome.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-038X.22.11.322