Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access

Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Factors Enabling Women to Attend Health Facility Delivery in Gullele Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Qualitative Study
  Author(s): Mikias Negash* and Bizuwork Haile
  
  Background: Maternal mortality is the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age in most of the developing world. Health facility delivery is one of the recommended approaches in order to reduce maternal and child mortality rates. Understanding the reasons for choosing institutional delivery and its barriers in low income setting helps to maximize the coverage. Methods: A qualitative study design was used to collect data from mothers visiting a health facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data were collected using semi-structured interview guide questions based on predefined themes. The data were transcribed in Amharic (the local language) then translated to English and coded using N-Vivo Version 10 to respective nodes. Aggregated ideas were summarized in memos and linked with the nodes. Result: A total of 19 women were interviewed and the results showed t.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167- 0420.24.13.709

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