“Contribution of Health Facility Governing Committees Towards Increasing Utilization of Maternal, Neo-Natal and Child Health Services at Dispensary Level”

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dc.creatorDaimony, Sadick
dc.date2020-11-13T05:36:35Z
dc.date2020-11-13T05:36:35Z
dc.date2020
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-05T08:12:48Z
dc.date.available2021-05-05T08:12:48Z
dc.descriptionA Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Degree of Master of Leadership and Management of Mzumbe University
dc.descriptionThis study was designed to assess the contribution of Health Facility Governing Committees (HFGCs) towards increasing utilization of Maternal, Neo-Natal and Child Health (MNCH) Services at the dispensary Level in Bahi District Council, Dodoma Region. Specifically, the study was intended to determine the extent in which HFGC’s contribute or influence the deliverance and utilization of quality MNCH services and exploring the challenges that hinder the increasing of MNCH services utilization at dispensary level. Descriptive case study design was used whereby a sample size of 67 respondents which includes 16 Chairman of HFGCs, 16 Medical Officers In-Charge, 16 Community members around the facility, 3 Representatives from NGO/FBO and 16 Village Office Leaders. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were applied. Data collection methods used were Interview, questionnaire, FGDs and documentary review. Quantitative data were collected through documentary/database review and expressed in numeric forms and carried out in Ms. Excel software and presented in tables and graphs. Qualitative data, opinions and observations collected through unstructured questions were transcribed and summarized to narrative form based on contents. The study findings revealed that, HFGCs contribute to the increasing utilization of MNCH due to the rise of quality and accessibility of service provided. In relation to that, the study found that, there are an increase of coverage of ANC first and four visits, ANC Deworming rate, Vitamin A supplementation, improved patient’s safety through improved IPC services and reduction of time spend by client at the facility. However, challenges such as slow coverage of IPT2 doses to pregnant mother, postnatal services 7 days after delivery and low managerial capacity to HFGCs were experienced. Thus, Council should continue building capacity on leadership and management, conduct effective supportive supervision on both technical and financial dimensions. Policy makers should ensure mechanisms for making HFGCs functional are in place.
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dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/11192/4637
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11192/4637
dc.languageen
dc.publisherMzumbe University
dc.subjectChild Health Services
dc.subjectMaternal Health Services
dc.title“Contribution of Health Facility Governing Committees Towards Increasing Utilization of Maternal, Neo-Natal and Child Health Services at Dispensary Level”
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