Table 3.
Clients’ experiences at the study facilities
| Clients’ experiences | Clients who participated in the study (adhered to IPTp and delivered at study facilities) N = 384 | Clients who did not participate in the study but delivered at the study facilities N = 685 | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Who assisted you to deliver the baby? | |||
| Doctor |
39 (10.2%) |
51 (7.5%) |
|
| Midwife |
324 (84.4%) |
569 (83.1%) |
|
| Nursing aide |
11 (2.9%) |
55 (8.0%) |
|
| Self |
10 (2.5%) |
10 (1.5%) |
X2 = 17, P =0.002 |
|
Were you satisfied with the help? | |||
| Yes |
378 (97.8%) |
670 (97.8%) |
|
| No |
6 (2.2%) |
15 (2.2%) |
X2 = 0.5, P =0.5 |
|
How do you rate your health today? | |||
| Very Good |
47 (12.2%) |
131 (19.1%) |
|
| Good |
264 (68.8%) |
492 (71.8%) |
|
| Fair |
71 (18.5%) |
60 (8.8%) |
|
| Poor |
2 (0.5%) |
2 (0.3%) |
X2 = 29, P =0.000 |
|
Will you deliver your next baby at this facility?* | |||
| Yes |
362 (97.8%) |
620 (98.9%) |
|
| No |
8 (2.2%) |
7 (1.1%) |
X2 = 3, P =0.25 |
|
Person accompanying pregnant woman | |||
| Husband |
108 (28.1%) |
239 (34.9%) |
|
| Mother |
73 (19.0%) |
173 (25.3%) |
|
| Sister |
91 (23.7%) |
143 (20.9%) |
|
| Nobody |
112 (29.2%) |
130 (19.0%) |
|
|
What did you like in this study | |||
| Received an explanation on the benefits of preventing malaria in pregnancy and was given a mama kit and I received immediate attention at delivery |
175 (86.2%) |
- |
|
| Immediate care and attention given’ during ANC |
22 (10.8%) |
- |
|
| Was asked questions in a friendly way |
3 (1.4%) |
- |
|
| Everything done to me was good |
1 (0.5%) |
- |
|
| I found out my HIV status and whether infected with malaria |
16 (7.9%) |
- |
|
| Received advice and treatment of other diseases |
2 (1.0%) |
- |
|
| Discovered what happens in a health facility |
2 (1.0%) |
- |
|
| Got information on family planning | 4 (2.0%) | - | |
*Missing data.