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Women And Maternal Health Care Providers’ Perceptions, Beliefs And Attitudes Towards Use Of Epidural Analgesia For Labour Pain Relief, Stella Njenga

Theses & Dissertations

Background: Epidural analgesia (EA) is considered the gold standard for relief of labour pains due to its effectiveness, safety and flexibility of use. There is a disparity of utilization between high and low & middle income countries with lack of knowledge and resources implicated. Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi is a well-resourced facility with a well-established EA service. This study explores the perceptions, beliefs and attitudes of women seen at the facility towards EA and how these affect their decision to use the method. It also explores health care providers’ views on the method and how they influence the women’s …

Difference In The Level Of Utilization And Determinants Of Preconception Care Among Pregnant Women In Aga Khan University Hospital And Maragua Level Four Hospital., Joan Okemo

Theses & Dissertations

Background: Preconception care (PCC) is an important form of primary health care that aims to identify risks, offer patient education and evidence based interventions prior to conception in order to improve maternal and fetal short and long term health outcomes. Despite the benefits of PCC, the global levels of utilization are still low, more so in developing countries and in the rural settings. This study aimed to determine the difference in the level and determinants of PCC in both urban and rural settings in Kenya.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to compare PCC among pregnant women in …