INFLUENCES OF PSYCHO- SOCIAL FACTORS ON CHOICE OF DELIVERY AMONG WOMEN IN IFE CENTRAL AREA OF OSUN STATE

Abstract

This work based on the influence of psycho-social factors on choice of delivery among women of in Ife Central Local Government Area Osun State the variables such as social economics factors, medical factor and psychological status was used; the population comprises all women in Ife Central Local Government Area, Osun State. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select (200) respondents. A researcher structure questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Inferential statistics of chi-square was used to test the stated hypothesis at 0.05 alpha level. The result of the findings presents that social economic factor with (Cal Value 164.07 & T- Value 16.92, df 9) Medical factors (Cal Value 175.33& T- Value 16.92, df 9) psychological status (Cal Value 182.67 & T- Value 16.92, df 9) has significantly influence psycho-social factors on choice of delivery among women in Ife Central Local Government Area. Based on the findings the recommendation made include, government should fund the health system and procure necessary machine for early diagnose and effective prompt interventions, antenatal services should be encouraged among women of childbearing age to ensure proper vaccination and give adequate treatment prior to labour and among others.