Access to Obstetric Emergency Care in Pru District, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana: Challenges and Interventions

Cecilia Brown and Richmond Kakra Addae
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Cecilia Brown: Faculty of Education, Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre
Richmond Kakra Addae: Faculty of Education, Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 5, 223-233

Abstract: This study targeted the issue of an obstetric emergency care access facility in the Pru District of the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Maternal mortality continues to be a burning issue in public health, with numerous women being unable to access timely and effective emergency obstetric care. This study employed a mixed-method approach to collect data from 250 respondents, including 150 pregnant women, 50 healthcare providers, and 50 community members. SPSS analysis revealed that transportation means were a barrier for 72% of women, while 65% cited financial constraints as a significant barrier. Logistic regression analysis indicated that females living more than 10 km from a health center were 3.2 times more likely to witness complications during delivery (OR = 3.2, 95% CI: 2.1-4.5, p

Date: 2025
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