Table 3 Clients’ experiences at the study facilities
Clients’ experiences | Clients who participated in the study (adhered to IPTp and delivered at study facilities) N = 384 | Clients who did not participate in the study but delivered at the study facilities N = 685 | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Who assisted you to deliver the baby? | |||
Doctor | 39 (10.2%) | 51 (7.5%) | |
Midwife | 324 (84.4%) | 569 (83.1%) | |
Nursing aide | 11 (2.9%) | 55 (8.0%) | |
Self | 10 (2.5%) | 10 (1.5%) | X 2 = 17, P =0.002 |
Were you satisfied with the help? | |||
Yes | 378 (97.8%) | 670 (97.8%) | |
No | 6 (2.2%) | 15 (2.2%) | X 2 = 0.5, P =0.5 |
How do you rate your health today? | |||
Very Good | 47 (12.2%) | 131 (19.1%) | |
Good | 264 (68.8%) | 492 (71.8%) | |
Fair | 71 (18.5%) | 60 (8.8%) | |
Poor | 2 (0.5%) | 2 (0.3%) | X 2 = 29, P =0.000 |
Will you deliver your next baby at this facility?* | |||
Yes | 362 (97.8%) | 620 (98.9%) | |
No | 8 (2.2%) | 7 (1.1%) | X 2 = 3, P =0.25 |
Person accompanying pregnant woman | |||
Husband | 108 (28.1%) | 239 (34.9%) | |
Mother | 73 (19.0%) | 173 (25.3%) | |
Sister | 91 (23.7%) | 143 (20.9%) | |
Nobody | 112 (29.2%) | 130 (19.0%) | |
What did you like in this study | |||
Received an explanation on the benefits of preventing malaria in pregnancy and was given a mama kit and I received immediate attention at delivery | 175 (86.2%) | - | |
Immediate care and attention given’ during ANC | 22 (10.8%) | - | |
Was asked questions in a friendly way | 3 (1.4%) | - | |
Everything done to me was good | 1 (0.5%) | - | |
I found out my HIV status and whether infected with malaria | 16 (7.9%) | - | |
Received advice and treatment of other diseases | 2 (1.0%) | - | |
Discovered what happens in a health facility | 2 (1.0%) | - | |
Got information on family planning | 4 (2.0%) | - | |