Table 2.
Distribution of factors influencing delivery facility choice among women attending G-ANC in machakos, Kenya (n = 470)
| Factor/variable influencing choice at most recent delivery | Delivered at the same (G-ANC) facility (n = 140) Number (%) |
Delivered at a different facility (n = 330) Number (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | Was told/advised to give birth there during pregnancy/ANC | 10 (7.1) | 57 (17.3)** |
| Access | A place I could afford to give birth (cost) | 20 (14.3) | 21 (6.4)** |
| Based on available transport | 21 (15.0) | 29 (8.8)* | |
| Closest facility to my residence | 62 (44.3) | 51 (15.6)*** | |
| Facility experience | Staff attitudes | 37 (26.4) | 20 (6.1)*** |
| Trust | 21 (15.0) | 18 (5.5)** | |
| Good experience here (treated respectfully) | 43 (30.7) | 32 (9.7)*** | |
| G-ANC Intervention | Liked G-ANC experience at this facility | 63 (45.0) | 38 (11.5)*** |
| Other (social/cultural) | Personal preference | 10 (7.1) | 50 (15.2)* |
Key: *p < 0.05; ** p < 0.01; *** p < 0.001