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Namyalo J, Joseph K S, Otieno E. Maternal Health Information Seeking Behaviors and Perceptions Among Ugandan Pregnant Women: A theory-informed qualitative Study. J Research Health 2026; 16 (1) :2-2
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1- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health Nursing and Midwifery, Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Uganda. , njozena@gmail.com
2- Department of Communication Studies, Institute of Language Studies, Kabale University, Uganda.
3- School of Public Health, Gudie University Project, Kampala,Uganda.
2- Department of Communication Studies, Institute of Language Studies, Kabale University, Uganda.
3- School of Public Health, Gudie University Project, Kampala,Uganda.
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Background: In Uganda, the maternal mortality ratio has declined , but the maternal mortality ratio is still a public health threat, constraining the achievement of maternal mortality targets. Research suggests that health information-seeking behavior is significant for understanding different maternal health outcomes. This study sought to understand the underlying factors affecting health information-seeking behaviors among pregnant women in selected hospitals in Mukono and Kampala Districts, Uganda.
Methods: Utilizing a qualitative design, 24 pregnant women aged 16-24 years who were seeking antenatal care from Mukono, Nagalama, and Naguru Hospitals, respectively, were recruited through purposive sampling. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results: Data analysis identified 20 codes that emerged to generate 3 themes, including reasons for seeking information, challenges faced in seeking information, and behavioral change communication strategies.
Conclusion: Findings showed pregnant women accessed information from health workers. The main barrier to receiving information was different reporting times for antenatal care. There is a need to develop a centralized standardized health information and repository system. And provide continuous professional development to the providers. Future research could examine health-seeking information behavior interventions in various cultural contexts.
Methods: Utilizing a qualitative design, 24 pregnant women aged 16-24 years who were seeking antenatal care from Mukono, Nagalama, and Naguru Hospitals, respectively, were recruited through purposive sampling. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results: Data analysis identified 20 codes that emerged to generate 3 themes, including reasons for seeking information, challenges faced in seeking information, and behavioral change communication strategies.
Conclusion: Findings showed pregnant women accessed information from health workers. The main barrier to receiving information was different reporting times for antenatal care. There is a need to develop a centralized standardized health information and repository system. And provide continuous professional development to the providers. Future research could examine health-seeking information behavior interventions in various cultural contexts.
Type of Study: Orginal Article |
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● Health Education
Received: 2024/12/5 | Accepted: 2025/06/25 | Published: 2026/01/27
Received: 2024/12/5 | Accepted: 2025/06/25 | Published: 2026/01/27
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