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Assessment of unmet needs for Maternal Health Services in Dibba Al Hissn Health Center, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Public Health

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Hegazi, Ebrahim S. , Ghubashi, Maha M. , Zayed, Mushira A.

Authors

El-Hendasi, Mira Aly Saeid Jumeia

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2017-07-12 06:42:01

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2017-07-12 06:42:01

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Introduction: Maternal health encompasses the health of women in the childbearing years, including those in the pre- pregnancy period, those who are pregnant, and those who are caring for young children.Aim of work: Improvement of maternal health services in Dibba Al-Hissin.Objectives: Assess the unmet health needs for female (aged 15 – 49 Yrs) in Dibba Al Hissin and put the active steps for initiation of maternal health services in Dibba Al Hissin health center.Subjects and Methods: This study was conducted in Dibba Al Hissin through it's health center in Sharjah, UAE in 2008-2010, In this descriptive cross sectional study, we studied 104 families (147 female in childbearing age) selected ten percent simple random cluster "area" sample was drawn from household previously coded in red label of house of local people 1/H, 2/H. Using interview questionnaire, clinical examination and investigations as tools. Results: There are many defects in maternal care services which are essential components including preconception care and postnatal care which had represented (24.6%, 34.4% respectively). This study revealed that ANC was considered as high proportion (96.7%), however, TT coverage rate and health education were un-satisfactory (8.5%,27.1% respectively ).Also found that the majority of the included women were obese (41.6%) and anemia, hypertension ,diabetes or both were high prevailing (33.7%, 13% , 10.9% and 6.5% respectively) Regarding pregnancy related problem, (61%) of surveyed women had problems. The highest proportion of women had anemia and diabetes mellitus (gestational or chronic) (37.5%, 23.2% respectively).Conclusion: These findings reveal that most females in childbearing age who need a maternal health care don't receive full services especially preconception and postnatal care.Recommendation: The comprehensive maternal health services should be included in Dibba Al Hissin health center.

Issued

1 Jan 2010

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/37430

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Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023