Table 4 Reasons for choosing health facility for delivery among women who delivered in the previous one year in Butajera and Wukro districts, 2012 (n = 1237)
Reasons | Frequency | Percent of cases |
|---|---|---|
Close to my home/work | 589 | 47.7 |
Required medication/service available only here/referred by provider | 456 | 36.9 |
Doctor/health professional available | 462 | 37.6 |
Provider knowledgeable/good reputation recommendation | 454 | 36.7 |
Clean facilities | 428 | 34.8 |
employer-designated site | 240 | 19.5 |
Provider friendly/know the staff | 184 | 14.9 |
Always come here | 124 | 10.1 |
Had problem during delivery | 48 | 3.9 |
can afford the fee | 44 | 3.6 |
Baby overdue | 21 | 1.7 |
Short waiting time | 11 | 0.9 |
Had previous surgical delivery | 6 | 0.5 |