Prevalence of Home Deliveries among pregnant women in Namawojjolo village. A cross-sectional study.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51168/d1cps856Keywords:
Home deliveries, pregnant women, maternal health, health facility delivery, Namawojjolo village, Mukono District, skilled birth attendantsAbstract
Background:
Home deliveries remain a significant public health concern in many low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rural areas where access to health facilities and skilled birth attendants is limited. This study aims to determine the Prevalence of Home Deliveries and Socio-demographic factors contributing to home deliveries among pregnant women in Namawojjolo village.
Methodology:
A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. Data was collected from 88 respondents using structured questionnaires. Quantitative data were analysed using tally sheets and presented in tables, pie charts, and bar graphs.
Results:
Most of the respondents, 32 (36.4%), were aged 25–34 years, and 14 (15.9%) were aged 45 years and above. 50 (56.8%) were female, 38 (43.2%) were male. 40 (45.5%) were married, while the least, 8 (9.1%), were widowed. 32 (36.4%) had completed primary education, while at least 6 (6.8%) had no formal education. 36 (40.9%) were unemployed, whereas the least were 20 (22.7%) were formally employed. Home delivery occurred among 34 (38.7%) pregnant women, while the majority, 54 (61.3%), delivered from a health facility.
Conclusion:
Although the majority of women delivered in health facilities, a considerable proportion (38.7%) still delivered at home, indicating that home delivery remains a concern in Namawojjolo village. Socio-demographic factors such as education level, marital status, and employment may influence the choice of delivery location.
Recommendation:
Community health education and improved access to maternal health services should be strengthened to encourage pregnant women to deliver in health facilities with skilled birth attendants.
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