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ItemFactors contributing to the late antenatal booking in pregnant women at Holy Family Hospital, Berekum.(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2024-08-01)Background/Introduction: Many health problems in pregnant women can be prevented, detected and treated by trained health workers during antenatal care visits. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of four antenatal visits, comprising interventions such as tetanus toxoid vaccination, screening and treatment for infections, and identification of warning signs during pregnancy (World Health Organisation [WHO], 2019). Objective: This study aimed to determine the factors contributing to the late antenatal booking in pregnant women at Holy Family Hospital, Berekum. Method: A cross-sectional quantitative design was used for data collection for the study. A convenient sampling technique was used to recruit a total of 50 participants for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. Results: The study found that majority of the respondents (98%) defined antenatal visit as when a pregnant woman visits the hospital during pregnancy to access and use healthcare, majority of the respondents (90%) indicated that it is necessary to come to antenatal clinic early during pregnancy, majority of the respondents (30%) indicated that a pregnant woman should visit ANC five times before delivery, 30% indicated that pregnant women should visit ANC six times before delivery, 28% and 12% indicated that pregnant women should visit the antenatal clinic four times and above six times respective before delivery, majority of the respondents (78%) have attended antenatal visits 1-4 times. Conclusion: The study concluded that respondents had a good knowledge about antenatal care and factors contribution to late antenatal booking were; lack of awareness, financial constraints, lack of transportation and fear of medical procedures.
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ItemKnowledge and acceptance of family planning among senior high school (All for Christ Senior High) students (14-17) years in Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2024-08-01)Introduction: Family planning is a crucial component of reproductive health that plays a significant role in managing population growth and improving maternal and child health. Understanding family planning knowledge and acceptance among adolescents is vital for designing effective educational programs and interventions. The study assessed the knowledge and acceptance of family planning among senior high school students aged 14-17 in Berekum. Survey was conducted with 50 senior high school students in Berekum All For Christ. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed to determine the levels of knowledge, sources of information, and factors influencing acceptance of family planning. Using SPSS, the statistical analyses including frequency distributions and percentage calculations were used to interpret the results. The findings reveal that, respondents had fair understanding of family planning, particularly as in controlling the timing and number of children. They were able to indicate method/devices; pill 80%, condom 52% and injection among others. Child spacing was a significant factor influencing the acceptance of family planning. Health care providers were the primary source of family planning information for most respondents, highlighting their crucial role. However, some misconceptions persist, such as the belief that family planning can cause infertility. The study recommend that schools and health organizations should provide clear, accurate family planning information to dispel myths like the fear of infertility. Adolescent corners and school health services should make popular methods, such as condoms are available and easy to get. Additionally, such a research can be carried out in a larger scale for easy generalization.
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ItemAssessing students ability to combine pregnancy with their academic work at Holy Family NMTC-Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2024-08-01)The focus of the study was to find out how students are able to combine pregnancy with their academic duties at Holy Family NMTC-Berekum. A descriptive study design was used. Convenience sampling technique was used to select fifty respondents for the study. Data collection was done through the use of structured and semi structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using Microsoft excel software. The study found that more than half (53.3%) of the respondents agreed that absence of designed programs that teach students regarding sex education on campus causes pregnancy among students. Most (70%) of the respondents agreed that there is the of sense belonging when pregnant at home than there is in school. Most (63.3%) of the respondents agreed that studying becomes difficult when pregnant in school. The study concluded that major cause of pregnancy is forgetting to take contraceptive, adequate nutrition on campus when pregnant was reported to be very difficult and respondents reported that there is the sense of belonging when pregnant at home than in school. The study recommended that counselling unit as part of their orientation programme should provide intensive counselling services to all the female students to be aware of the academic challenges that awaits them when they conceive/deliver in the course of reading their programmes
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ItemAssessing the knowledge of pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinic At Holy Family Hospital on the practice of PMTCT(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2024-08-01)Purpose: The study aims to describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices about PMTCT of HIV/AIDS among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bono Regional Hospital. Methodology: A descriptive exploratory design study design was adopted. Simple random sampling technique was used in the selection of the participants during the data collection period. A total of 50 respondents were selected. A structured questionnaire was used as the primary method of data collection. Finding: The results showed that a huge percentage 96% of the respondents had heard of PMTCT. 78% (n39) said HIV can be transmitted from a mother to her baby, 12% (n6) were not sure, 6% (n3) did not know about transmission of HIV from mother to the baby and 4% (n2) said it cannot happen. The study found that 54% of the respondents mentioned health provider as their source of information on PMTCT. 72% (n36) mentioned that pregnant women should take drugs before delivery/during labour followed by HIV testing and counseling of pregnant women 28% (n14), delivery by caesarean section 20% (n10) among other actions. 98% (n49) had had HIV test whiles 2% (n1) had not had the test. 64% (n32) said they do not have HIV test every three months whiles 36% (n18) said they do. 96% (n48) of the respondents were said they were offered PMTCT counselling by a staff upon arrival at the hospital. Out of those who were offered PMTCT counselling by a staff, 93.8% (n45) said they have been convinced to use PMTCT services. III Conclusion: The study found that respondents had moderate knowledge on PMTCT of HIV/AIDS. Regarding PMTCT practice, it was found that almost all respondents (98.5%) had undergone an HIV test and the majority. Recommendation: It is recommended that MoH should strengthen mass media campaigns to improve the knowledge and positive attitude of people towards the PMTCT program
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ItemPrevalence and associated factors of alcohol use among pregnant women attending antenatal at Zongo Clinic, Berekum(Holy Family NMTC Library, Berekum, 2024-08-01)