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Factors Affecting Antenatal Care Attendance Among Mothers Receiving Antenatal Care Services at Oli Health Center IV, Arua City, Uganda
Author: Gerald, Simabo Sabiti
Publisher: IAA Journal of Scientific Research
Published: 2023
Section: Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry
Abstract
The study aimed to understand the impact of demographic and socio-economic factors on
the utilization of antenatal care services at Oli Health Center IV. The research involved 177
mothers selected using a simple random sampling method. Data was collected using a
pretested questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 20. The results showed that parity
had a significant association with antenatal care (ANC) attendance, while trimester had a
perfect association. Age had a relatively significant association with ANC attendance, while
mothers' level of education, partners' level of education, and personal monthly income were
the socio-economic factors assessed. Client satisfaction was a key indicator of the quality of
a health service. The study highlights the importance of addressing these factors to improve
maternal and neonatal health and survival.