FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROVISION OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE IN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS: EVIDENCE FROM JOHN F. KENNEDY MEDICAL CENTRE MONROVIA, LIBERIA /
Tarnue, Madia M.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROVISION OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE IN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS: EVIDENCE FROM JOHN F. KENNEDY MEDICAL CENTRE MONROVIA, LIBERIA / MADIA M. TARNUE; SUPERVISOR: ASSOC. PROF. DR. FİGEN YEŞİLADA - ix, 64 sheets; 30 cm. 1 CD ROM
Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Health Care Organizations Management Department
Includes References (sheets 56-63)
ABSTRACT
Maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in Liberia, with high
maternal mortality rates and limited access to quality maternal health care services
(WHO, 2019). Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the factors affecting the
provision of maternal health care in public health centres, with evidence from John F.
Kennedy Medical Centre Monrovia, Liberia.
The study employs qualitative research techniques due to its emphasis on the in-depth
study of phenomena as experienced by participants, the qualitative research approach
was deemed appropriate (Creswell & Creswell, 2018). This allowed for a better
understanding of participants' views and the contextual elements that impact maternal
health care delivery.
According to the results, women are more likely to report verbal abuse than physical
violence, neglect, or abandonment. Most women answered negatively when asked if
they planned to return to public health facilities for future births, whereas a small
percentage responded positively. Female healthcare consumers do not engage with
their providers to promote and protect their active participation in achieving healthy
and secure birth outcomes. Hence, healthcare providers should honour a mother's right
to make decisions and treat her with dignity by providing safe, effective treatment
during labour and delivery.
Keywords: John F. Kennedy Medical Centre, Liberia, Maternal Health Care, Public
Health Centers.
Health Care Organizations Management--Dissertations, Academic
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROVISION OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE IN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS: EVIDENCE FROM JOHN F. KENNEDY MEDICAL CENTRE MONROVIA, LIBERIA / MADIA M. TARNUE; SUPERVISOR: ASSOC. PROF. DR. FİGEN YEŞİLADA - ix, 64 sheets; 30 cm. 1 CD ROM
Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Health Care Organizations Management Department
Includes References (sheets 56-63)
ABSTRACT
Maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in Liberia, with high
maternal mortality rates and limited access to quality maternal health care services
(WHO, 2019). Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the factors affecting the
provision of maternal health care in public health centres, with evidence from John F.
Kennedy Medical Centre Monrovia, Liberia.
The study employs qualitative research techniques due to its emphasis on the in-depth
study of phenomena as experienced by participants, the qualitative research approach
was deemed appropriate (Creswell & Creswell, 2018). This allowed for a better
understanding of participants' views and the contextual elements that impact maternal
health care delivery.
According to the results, women are more likely to report verbal abuse than physical
violence, neglect, or abandonment. Most women answered negatively when asked if
they planned to return to public health facilities for future births, whereas a small
percentage responded positively. Female healthcare consumers do not engage with
their providers to promote and protect their active participation in achieving healthy
and secure birth outcomes. Hence, healthcare providers should honour a mother's right
to make decisions and treat her with dignity by providing safe, effective treatment
during labour and delivery.
Keywords: John F. Kennedy Medical Centre, Liberia, Maternal Health Care, Public
Health Centers.
Health Care Organizations Management--Dissertations, Academic