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Pregnant women’s perceptions of quality of antenatal care services at Kanifing General Hospital


Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal
Ramatoulie Bah,1,2 Jainaba Sey-Sawo,1 Matthew Anyanwu,2,3 Timothy Oluwasola3,4

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Abstract

Background: Perception of the quality of antenatal care is important in understanding the relationship between quality and utilization of antenatal care services. The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women's perceptions of the quality of antenatal services provided at Kanifing General Hospital (KGH).
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. One hundred and thirty-eight booked pregnant women in KGH`s antenatal clinic was systematically selected and interviewed using an adapted questionnaire. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Ethical approval obtained from The Gambia Government/MRC Joint Ethics Committee (R017027v2.1).
Findings: The findings showed 68.8% of the participants booked for antenatal care in their second trimester. The ability to obtain drugs by pregnant women was rated low (M = 3.14, SD ± 1.09). The time the midwives spent during their assessment with pregnant women and the number of home visits by midwives were scored low (M = 2.05, SD ± .61, and M = 2.03, SD ± .54 respectively). A significant association was found between gestational age at booking and interpersonal care and information provided (x2 = 12.09, P < 0.05).
Conclusion: The study identified some gaps in the quality of antenatal services provided in KGH. Therefore, proper, and regular evaluation of the quality of antenatal care may be productive in improving services at the KGH.

Keywords

antenatal care, pregnant women, quality of care, perception, the Gambia

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