According to the last Botswana family health survey (BFHS), approximately 94% of women receive Antenatal Care (ANC). The distribution by place of residence shows that attendance is lowest in rural settings. The same trend was reported for facility based births where almost 100% facility births were reported in cities as opposed to 90% in rural areas.
Research Idea/Question
- What are the social, economic and cultural factors that affect uptake of ANC services in a rural setting in Botswana?
Objectives
- To determine the social, economic and cultural barriers to timely ANC registration as well as the utilization of maternal health services
Data Collection
- Semi/structured qualitative interview (Criteria for eligible respodents to be set)
Possible Questions
Socio-demographic characteristics
- Age
- Education level
- Occupation
- Religion
- Marital status
- Ethnicity, Tribe
- Access to SRH services
- Distance to health facilities
- SRH health education from either media or community activities etc
ANC attendance history
- Gestational Age at first attendance
- Motivation for ANC registration
- Motivation for timely/late ANC registration
- Any pregnancy disclosure issues
- Any non skilled or non professional care recived
- Specific professional services received
- Satisfaction or reservations about the quality of professional care
- Birth outcome
etc
