Research Article
Egbuniwe Michel C., *Egboka, O
Abstract
This study is to determine the health seeking behaviour of pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in primary health care centres in Nnewi North Local Government area of Anambra State. A descriptive research design was utilized, and a well structured questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. A total of 110 respondents were used for the study. Results revealed that 81.82% of them suffered from malaria, excessive fatigue, swelling of feet and face, and 9.09% suffered malnutrition. Also majority of respondents (47.27%) were of the opinion that the health problems they face are pregnancy related, whereas a significant number (9.09%) opined that the causes of their health problems were as a result of curse from gods. Husbands’ decision (40.91%) and financial income (36.36%) were seen as the major factors influencing their health seeking behaviour. The researchers therefore recommended that an intensive community mobilization and health awareness programs should be done by health workers; also government should provide free antenatal care services for pregnant women and monitor its implementation.