Factors affecting of prenatal care services among women at Barangay Jacinto Health Center / Sharon Mae Basaęs, et al

Abstract

The study "Factors affecting of prenatal care services among women and Jacinto Health Center" was conducted to determine the contributing factors that affect the utilization of prenatal care services. The method employed in this study was the descriptive method survey design, the study utilized a survey questionnaires . Thirty five selected pregnant women from Baranggay Jacinto, Davao City comprised the subjects of the study. Data gathered were analyzed using the total percentage to describe the profile of the respondents. Result of the study showed that the factors affecting utilization of prenatal care services among women were: (a) level of knowledge of prenatal health care; (b) level of awareness on available Jacinto Health Center prenatal health services; (c) demographic profile such as client's age, educational attainment, economic status and parity. Findings also revealed that there is a significant relationship between the Jacinto Health Center health worker-related factor and utilization of prenatal care services in terms of: (a) number of health personnel, (b) availability of health personnel, (c) professional and caring attitude. There is also significant relationship between the Jacinto health center-related factor and utilization of prenatal care services in terms of: (a) instruments and equipment, and (b) physical facility. Finally, there is no significant relationship between accessibility and utilization of prenatal care services.