Family Medicine & Medical Science Research
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ISSN: 2327-4972
+44-77-2385-9429
ISSN: 2327-4972
+44-77-2385-9429
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, London, England
Research Article
Perceptions of Mothers, Health Development Army and Health Extension Workers on Maternal and Newborn Health Care Services Utilization in 25 Districts of Four Ethiopian Regions: A Qualitative Study
Author(s): Geremew Gonfa*, Erin M Carthy, Joanna Busza, Habtamu Teklie, Theodros Getachew, Girum Taye, Misrak Getinet, Tefera Tadele, Abebe Bekele and Atkure Defar
Background: Nearly half of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in Africa. In Ethiopia maternal mortality is still
high. Maternal service utilization has great role in reducing maternal deaths. This study explored the perception
that mothers, health development army members, and health extension workers have on maternal and newborn
healthcare services in 25 selected districts of four Ethiopian regions.
Methods: A qualitative cross-sectional study was conducted in the 25 woredas selected from four Ethiopian regions;
Amhara, South Nation Nationalities and People, Oromia and Tigray regions from July to August, 2013. We
conducted 50 focus group discussions and 25 in-depth interviews. In each of the 25 districts (woredas) selected, each
district consisted; 2 focus groups discussions (with mothers and local health development army) .. View More»
DOI:
10.37532/2327- 4972.22.11.131