A comparative descriptive study of impact of women education on the utilization of maternal health services in tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar. KPK, Pakistan | [Rawal Medical Journal • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Farhat Rehana Malik: Community Health Sciences, Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar, Riphah International University,Islamabad,Pakistan

2. Asma Khan: Community Health Sciences, Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar, Riphah International University,Islamabad,Pakistan

3. Rasheeda Shahid: Community Health Sciences, Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar, Riphah International University,Islamabad,Pakistan

4. Shifa Aurangzeb Khan Uzma Gul Khattak: Community Health Sciences, Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar, Riphah International University,Islamabad,Pakistan

5. Mahnoor Khan: Community Health Sciences, Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar, Riphah International University,Islamabad,Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To determine an association of women's education with the utilization of maternal health care services and identify barriers in maternal education attainment. Methodology: This comparative study was conducted on reproductive-aged women in Gynecology OPD and Wards of two Private Teaching Hospitals in Peshawar from 1st December 2018 to 30th March, 2019. The sample of 452 was recruited through a convenient sampling technique with equal division into literate and illiterate. A validated structured questionnaire was used for in-person interviews. The data were analyzed using SPSS Version 21. An association of maternal education with health-seeking behaviors was assessed through a chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Among all women, 30 - 39 years comprised the highest (45.8 %) followed by 20 - 29 years (33.8%). Literate women were 49% with 33.4 % with a tertiary level of education whereas 51% were ill-literate. The most important barrier to attaining education was permission denied by parents. Among the 39% of ill-literate women were devoid of a single dose of tetanus toxoid as compared to 15.2% of literate. Similarly, 58% of ill-literate females had 5 or more children and only 20% ill-literate females had 2 post-partum visits. Conclusion: Maternal education is significantly associated with the utilization of maternal health services.

Page(s): 761-765

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 48, Issue: 3, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Health care system , health seeking behavior , maternal education , maternal services

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