Antenatal Services and Delivery Care in Rural Kenya
Author Information
Author(s): Anna M van Eijk, Hanneke M Bles, Frank Odhiambo, John G Ayisi, Ilse E Blokland, Daniel H Rosen, Kubaje Adazu, Laurence Slutsker, Kim A Lindblade
Primary Institution: University of Amsterdam
Hypothesis
Are women in rural Kenya receiving appropriate antenatal and delivery care?
Conclusion
While most women attended antenatal care, many did not utilize professional delivery services, leading to a high rate of unassisted births.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of women visited an antenatal clinic at least once during their last pregnancy.
- 64% of women first visited the ANC in the third trimester.
- 80% of women delivered outside a health facility.
- 42% of those who delivered outside a facility were assisted by traditional birth attendants.
Takeaway
Most women in rural Kenya go to check-ups when pregnant, but many still give birth without help, which can be dangerous.
Methodology
Population-based cross-sectional survey among women who had recently delivered.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to underreporting of services received.
Limitations
The sample may not fully represent the population as younger women who could not be found were more likely to attend ANC.
Participant Demographics
98% were members of the Luo ethnic group; median age was 25 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.0–2.4
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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