Barriers to utilization of preconception care services –A qualitative study
Publish place: Hormozgan Medical Journal، Vol: 20، Issue: 3
Publish Year: 1395
نوع سند: مقاله ژورنالی
زبان: English
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JR_HMJ-20-3_014
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Abstract:
Introduction: Preconception care, provides intervention for women in reproductive age, regardless of status or pregnancy, to improve health of women, newborns and children. Compared to developed countries, the preconception care coverage is lower in the developing world, and usually the first referral of women to health cares is after pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to explanation barriers to utilization of preconception care services. Methods: This study is a qualitative study. The participants in the study were pregnant women, midwives, women's health care provider and members of the Maternal Health Committee. Data were collected by using semi-structured, face-to-face interviews and focus group. To analyze the data, conventional content analysis was used. Results: The average age of pregnant women was ۳۲.۱, Most of them were housewives with high school education. Most of the providers were midwives and had associate degree. Data analysis led to find ۹۵ Initial code and ۴۰ final code, which were divided into ۱۳ sub categories and ۳ concept categories. Concept categories included "organizational barriers", "organizational outside barriers ", and" personal barriers. Organizational barriers were related to healthcare systems. Organizational outside barriers were related to out of healthcare systems and personal barriers were related to woman and family. Conclusion: This study reveals barriers to utilization of preconception care services. It seems that eliminating the obstacles, can increase preconception care coverage in the country.
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