Individual and socio-cultural factors influencing the choice of place of delivery among pregnant mothers at Kisubi Hospital, Entebbe, Wakiso District: A cross-sectional Study.

Abstract

Background:

The study aims to examine the Individual and socio-cultural factors influencing the choice of place of delivery among pregnant mothers at Kisubi Hospital, Entebbe, Wakiso District.

Methodology:

The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional, employing quantitative methods of data collection. The study was carried out at Kisubi Hospital at the ANC. The study involved pregnant mothers attending the Antenatal Clinic at Kisubi Hospital. A predetermined sample size of 30 respondents was used in this study. The study employed a simple random sampling procedure to get participants for the study.

Results:

The results indicate that the majority, 17(56.7%) of the respondents had given birth to 3-4 children, while the least, 2(6.7%) had given birth to more than 6 children. indicated that most 16(53.3%) prefer to have their next birth from Traditional Birth Attendants, while the least 5(16.7%) said at home. indicates that the majority, 20(66.7%), revealed that they do not normally plan in advance for the child, while the least 10(33.3%) said they do. The majority, 19(63.3%) of the respondents revealed that their previous baby was not delivered from the facility, while 11(36.7%) delivered from the health facility.   indicated that most 14(46.7%) revealed that the highest level of education for their partner was secondary school, whereas the minority 2(6.7%) were of tertiary level.                                      

Conclusion:  

lack of someone to help them with the domestic chores during pregnancy and after birth and previous baby not being delivered from the facility

Recommendation:

The community leaders should sensitize the community on the importance of institutional deliveries.