Knowledge and perceptions of postnatal mothers on quality of services provided at Limbe health center in Blantyre, Malawi
Date
2021-12-10
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Abstract
The study will be a facility based cross section qualitative study.There is evidence that postnatal mothers lack knowledge of quality services
rendered to them and also how they perceive the postnatal care services. Due to poor perception
and lack of knowledge, it has contributed to increase in maternal death more especially in postnatal
period where 60% of maternal death occurs.
Objectives
The main objective is to assess the knowledge and perceptions of postnatal mothers on quality of
postnatal care services they receive during the postpartum period, with the aim of addressing the
knowledge gap in women who are receiving postnatal care. The specific objectives is also to assess
satisfaction of postnatal mothers with the quality of services provided. Methodology
Purposive sampling specifically homogenous sampling will be used to select articipants, in this case postnatal mothers after getting full consent ranging from ages
between 15 to 30years.
The collected data will be analysed , transcribed, typed in word and analysed for content.Findings and dissemination Expected findings of this study will help to improve the postnatal care services at limbe health
centre as well as the country
The results of the study will be disseminated to COMREC, Limbe Health centre as well as Blantyre
District Health Office, and management teams as well as to local dissemination conference.
Description
The study will be a facility based cross section qualitative study