Healthcare Service Delivery Factors Influencing Uptake of Four Plus ANC Visits Among Mothers Attending MCH/FP Clinic at Rachuonyo South Sub County Hospital, Homabay County, Kenya

Sellah Aloo Nguka, Charles Angira and Jane Owenga
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Sellah Aloo Nguka: Department of Public and Community Health & Development, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kisumu, Kenya
Charles Angira: Department of Public and Community Health & Development, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kisumu, Kenya
Jane Owenga: School of Health Science, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kisumu, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025, vol. 12, issue 5, 1448-1454

Abstract: Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for ensuring maternal and child health, yet many women in Kenya do not attend the recommended four or more ANC visits. Socio-demographic factors, such as age, marital status, education, and employment, alongside healthcare service delivery, influence ANC utilization. This study investigates these factors and explores their impact on ANC attendance in a selected community. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional design was used, combining quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data from 319 mothers who attended ANC clinics at a public hospital between March and May 2024. Systematic random sampling was employed. The quantitative data were analysed using SPSS v29, while qualitative data were analysed thematically. Ethical approval was obtained, and statistical significance was set at p

Date: 2025
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