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Provider-perceived benefits and constraints of complete adherence to antenatal care guideline among public health facilities, Ethiopia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Ethiopia, health care providers' level of adherence to the national Antenatal Care (ANC) guideline is relatively low. The reasons why they do not follow the guidelines are not well known. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the provider-perceived benefits and constraints associated with using the guideline for ANC in public health facilities in Gondar town.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted using a semi-structured interview guide. The interview was conducted among a purposive sample of nine health care providers working in four public health facilities in Gondar town. After the interviews were transcribed and coded, a content analysis was done using Atlas ti version 7.5 software packages.

Result

Decreasing provider's workload and maximizing performance, improving safe motherhood, and improving the process of service delivery were reported as the perceived benefits of following ANC guideline. Organizational problems, care providers' existing knowledge, attitude, and skills and availability of training and mentorship were the three main identified groups of factors that hinder complete providers' adherence to ANC guideline.

Conclusion

Although providers acknowledged the benefits of following ANC guideline, the guideline is not fully implemented. Refresher training should be given at the start of the updated eight-contact ANC guideline and continuing education and supervision throughout the implementation process. Health care providers call for profound and urgent revisions of the supply chain system for supplies and equipment.

SUBMITTER: Seyoum T

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8351951 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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