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An Assessment Of Health Provider Related Factors Influencing Utilization Of Health Facility During Child Birth By Women Aged 15-49 Years In Matinyani Sub-County In Kitui County

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  • Maingi Nyambura Nancy

  • Prof. Margaret Keraka

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Purpose: This study was aimed at identifying health provider related factors influencing utilization of health facility during child birth by women aged 15-49 years in Matinyani Sub-County in Kitui County. Methods: It was a facility- based study conducted in Matinyani Sub county where 376 women and 6 health facilities were included. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The variables tested were utilization of health facility during child birth and provider related factors. Data collection was done using focused group discussions guide, interview schedule guide, observation and analysis was done using SPSS version 17. Chi test was used to show association between the variables. Results: Majority of health workers were trained on FANC but not trained on comprehensive RH. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: All health workers to be educated on drug storage to avoid expiry hence wastage of drugs. Keywords: Health provider, utilization, health facility, Matinyani Sub-County

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  • Maingi Nyambura Nancy & Prof. Margaret Keraka, 2018. "An Assessment Of Health Provider Related Factors Influencing Utilization Of Health Facility During Child Birth By Women Aged 15-49 Years In Matinyani Sub-County In Kitui County," Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, IPR Journals and Book Publishers, vol. 3(1), pages 25-40.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdu:ojjhmn:v:3:y:2018:i:1:p:25-40:id:650
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