International Journal of Health Science and Technology
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): November

The experience of pregnant women in accessing maternal care during pregnancy: a qualitative study

Fatimah, Siti (Unknown)
Wulandatika, Darmayanti (Unknown)
Mahfuzhah Deswita Puteri (Unknown)
Yustan Azidin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2024

Abstract

Antenatal care is important in health optimization and early detection of maternal and fetal problems during pregnancy. In developing countries, access to prenatal care is still not optimal, which is indicated by the high maternal mortality rate in Indonesia of 173 per 100,000 live births. Midwives have an important role in pregnancy services by providing midwifery care that focuses on the needs of women. This study aims to determine the experience of pregnant women in South Kalimantan in accessing midwifery services during pregnancy. This study is qualitative and uses a generic exploratory approach. The research Data were taken using in-depth interviews with five pregnant women and analysed using the Collaizi framework with attention to the rigour of research data. The results of this study indicate that socio-cultural and socio-economic factors significantly impact the choice of healthcare facilities used. The existence of health policies and programs that focus on the needs of women is expected to optimize the quality of midwifery services.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijhst

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Engineering Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Health Science and Technology published since July 2019 with ISSN Online: 2685-8673 by LPPM Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. IJHST Published third a year in January, July and November. This journal contains research papers as results of research which have already been ...