Factors Influencing Uptake of Focused Ante Natal Care in Kenya a Case Study of Nyatoto Community | Chapter 6 | Challenges in Disease and Health Research Vol. 10

 The third sustainable target (UN 2015) is for a decrease of 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 women. Despite the fact that maternal mortality has decreased dramatically in Africa, many nations still have high maternal mortality rates. Kenya's death rate has dropped dramatically, from 488 fatalities per 10,000 in 2016 to 350 deaths per 100,000 in 2017. Women's health is a significant predictor of a country's overall economic health and well-being. The survival of babies is inextricably tied to maternal health. FANC (Focused Antenatal Care) is a commonly utilised method for improving the health of pregnant women. pregnant people and to promote excellent delivery care. Kenya's Ministry of Health produced a national adaptation plan in 2011 based on the World Health Organization's new model (WHO) The factors impacting FANC uptake in the Nyatoto sub-location of Kenya's HomaBay County were investigated in this cross-sectional study. Nyatoto village is a small rural village in Kenya's western region. The study used a stratified systemic sampling strategy and an analysis of variance. To collect data, set up an interview schedule. All of the participants were found to be eligible based on predefined criteria. Microsoft Excel was used to examine the data. According to the findings, 23.6 percent of the participants had previously experienced a miscarriage. Malaria was the most common cause (30.7 percent ). The majority of women (85.5%) favoured hospital delivery, whereas only 14.5 percent preferred home delivery, citing unpleasant health staff and a lack of understanding of the value of hospital delivery as reasons. Women make up 47.3 percent of the population in the United States. The Nyatoto community used to have a home delivery service. In order to improve FANC services, the study suggested a collaborative strategy involving health care practitioners, FANC mothers, and the community at large. Improved FANC services will help mothers get the most out of their care. Furthermore, the ministry of education, county governments, and other development partners should also contribute to adult education programmes. Women with little or no education should be encouraged to enrol.

Author (S) Details

David K. Njeru
Department of Community Health, Egerton University, Kenya.

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