Is quality maternal healthcare all about successful childbirth? Views of mothers in the Wa Municipality, Ghana.

Baatiema, L; Tanle, A; Darteh, EKM; Ameyaw, EK

Is quality maternal healthcare all about successful childbirth? Views of mothers in the Wa Municipality, Ghana.

Baatiema, L Tanle, A Darteh, EKM Ameyaw, EK

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Publisher:: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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Citation:: PLoS One, 2021, 16, (9)
Issue Date:: 2021-01

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dc.contributor.author	Baatiema, L
dc.contributor.author	Tanle, A
dc.contributor.author	Darteh, EKM
dc.contributor.author	Ameyaw, EK
dc.date.accessioned	2021-11-11T02:47:38Z
dc.date.available	2021-08-31
dc.date.available	2021-11-11T02:47:38Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01
dc.identifier.citation	PLoS One, 2021, 16, (9)
dc.identifier.issn	1932-6203
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dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/151495
dc.description.abstract	Introduction In spite of the countless initiatives of the Ghana government to improve the quality of maternal healthcare, Upper West Region still records poor childbirth outcomes. This study, therefore, explored women’s perception of the quality of maternal healthcare they receive in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana. Materials and methods This is a qualitative cross-sectional study of 62 women who accessed maternal healthcare in the Wa Municipality of Ghana. We analysed the transcripts using the analytic inductive technique. An inter-coding technique (testing for inter-coding agreement) was employed. The iterative coding process resulted in a coding scheme with four main themes. We used peer-debriefing technique in ensuring credibility and trustworthiness. Results Logistics and equipment; referral service; empathic service delivery; inadequacy of care providers; affordability of service; satisfaction with services received; as well as experience and service delivery were the parameters used by the women in assessing quality maternity care. A number of gaps were reported in the healthcare system including limited healthcare providers, limited beds and inefficient referral system. Conversely, some of them reported that some healthcare providers offered empathetic healthcare. Contrary views were expressed with respect to satisfaction with maternity care. Conclusion Government and all stakeholders seeking to enhance quality of maternal health and accelerate the attainment of the third Sustainable Development Goal need to reconsider the financing of service delivery at health institutions. Indeed, our findings have illustrated that routine workshops on empathetic healthcare are required in efforts to increase the rate of facility-based childbirth, and thereby subside maternal mortality and all adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.subject.classification	General Science & Technology
dc.title	Is quality maternal healthcare all about successful childbirth? Views of mothers in the Wa Municipality, Ghana.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	16
utslib.location.activity	United States
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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Abstract:

Introduction In spite of the countless initiatives of the Ghana government to improve the quality of maternal healthcare, Upper West Region still records poor childbirth outcomes. This study, therefore, explored women’s perception of the quality of maternal healthcare they receive in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana. Materials and methods This is a qualitative cross-sectional study of 62 women who accessed maternal healthcare in the Wa Municipality of Ghana. We analysed the transcripts using the analytic inductive technique. An inter-coding technique (testing for inter-coding agreement) was employed. The iterative coding process resulted in a coding scheme with four main themes. We used peer-debriefing technique in ensuring credibility and trustworthiness. Results Logistics and equipment; referral service; empathic service delivery; inadequacy of care providers; affordability of service; satisfaction with services received; as well as experience and service delivery were the parameters used by the women in assessing quality maternity care. A number of gaps were reported in the healthcare system including limited healthcare providers, limited beds and inefficient referral system. Conversely, some of them reported that some healthcare providers offered empathetic healthcare. Contrary views were expressed with respect to satisfaction with maternity care. Conclusion Government and all stakeholders seeking to enhance quality of maternal health and accelerate the attainment of the third Sustainable Development Goal need to reconsider the financing of service delivery at health institutions. Indeed, our findings have illustrated that routine workshops on empathetic healthcare are required in efforts to increase the rate of facility-based childbirth, and thereby subside maternal mortality and all adverse pregnancy outcomes.

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