Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research (SJBR)
Volume-8 | Issue-09 | 170-173
Original Research Article
Choice of Antenatal among Women in Rural Areas of South-South, Nigeria
Okocha, A. N, Gbaranor, K. B, Asikimabo-Ofori, S, Owen, T. P, Austin-Asomeji, I, Mube, W. A, Dimkpa, B. M, Dimkpa, C. R, Kinako, S. E, Kue, D. S, Chris-Biriowu, H. I, Ile, V. I, Nwogu H. C.
Published : Sept. 28, 2023
Abstract
Antenatal is an important process that every pregnant woman must experience or undergo, either through church, traditional or hospitals after their missed period to ensure a safe delivery. It is a crucial period during pregnancy, because its identify pregnancy that are at risk and also to enlighten expectant mothers with good information that will keep them healthy and eat good food and also to carryout basic investigations and provide routine drugs. The aim of this study is to evaluate the Choice of Antenatal Among Women In Rural Areas Of South-South, Nigeria. The study was a cross-sectional study and a total of 260 female students within participated in the study. A well-structured questionnaire was distributed to each participant by the research assistant after consent was granted by the participants. The study was carried out in the six States that make up South-South Geopolitical Zones and it lasted for a period of 4 months. The findings revealed that 38.50% of the participants are between the 28-32 years of age. Also, 42.20% of the participants had primary education, 38.50% had secondary education while 19.20% had tertiary education. The research showed that 57.70% of the participants were farmers, 31.20% traders, 7.70% civil servants, and 3.50% were students. The study revealed that, 61.50% of the participants were married, 11.50% single, while 26.90% were divorced. 73.10% of the participants agreed that they were pregnant and 26.90% agreed that there were not pregnant. The findings revealed that 73.06% of the participants have choice of antennal and 26.92 did not. Reasons for choice of antenatal were comfortable (7.70%), stress less (7.70%), cheap (15.40%), accessible (38.50%), available (7.70%) and it was both spiritual and medicinal (23.10%). Again, the research revealed that 73.10% of the participants did not registered for antenatal and 92.30% said no health centre in their community. The data were analysed using SPSS version 23 and P < 0.05 was said to be significant.