Effect of Health Education Intervention on Knowledge and Utilization of Health Facility Delivery Services by Pregnant Women in Sokoto State, Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Although, maternal health care services have been found to improve the survival and quality of life for mothers and children, they are often underutilized by the mothers and children who are in greatest need. This study aimed to assess the effect of health education intervention on knowledge and utilization of health facility delivery services by pregnant women in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Material and methods: This was a quasi- experimental study among 232 randomly selected pregnant women (with 116 each in the intervention and control groups) attending antenatal clinic in the health facilities in Sokoto State, Nigeria. A semi-structured interviewer- administered questionnaire was used to collected data on the research variables. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20 statistical package. Results: The mean age of the respondents in the intervention and control groups was 26.67 ± 6.01 and 27.80 ± 6.53 years respectively. The proportion of participants with good knowledge of the danger signs of pregnancy and labour increased significantly (p < 0.05) from 96.6% in both groups at baseline to 100% and 98.1% in the intervention and control groups respectively at post intervention. However, the proportion of participants that delivered in the health facility increased significantly (p < 0.05) only in the intervention group. Conclusion: This study showed that health education intervention is effective in improving knowledge and utilization of health facility delivery services among pregnant women in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Periodic education of the public is hereby suggested to promote utilization of health facilities delivery services.
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UM Ango, MO Oche, IS Abubakar, KJ Awosan, Kaoje AU
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