Women`s preferences for place of delivery: a study at tertiary care hospital. | [Isra Medical Journal • 2013]

Author(s):

1. Ambreen Amna: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

2. Farkhunda Nadeem: Department of Pathology Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

3. Nishat Zehra: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To determine the preference for choice of birth place among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at tertiary care Hospital. To find out the barriers which make their choices. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective descriptive study PLACE AND DURATION: This study was done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Isra University Hospital from January 2010 to July 2010. METHODOLOGY: In this study pregnant women (n = 912) attending antenatal clinics, were interviewed to collect data regarding socio demographic profile. Women views about their preferences for home delivery & hospital confinement were assessed. The data was recorded on structured questionnaires analyzed by SPSS version 16 and presented as frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: It was observed that 553 (60.63%) of study participant preferred hospital birth. The main reasons for choosing hospital delivery were safety and good care 260 (47 % of the women), better hygiene 138 (25%) and because of medical advice & services 70 (12 %). About 359 (39. 36 %) were liked home birth reason were social support and privacy and good care at home 141 (40%) low cost 135 (38%) new born care being taken at home 44 (12.25) and local hygiene 17 (4 %) respectively. CONCLUSION: Majority of our study participant were preferred hospital birth because of provision of good care and safety. Social pressure were common in those who delivered at home so women preference should be acknowledged

Page(s): 31-34

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Published: Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Year: 2013

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