“Midwives do not appreciate pregnant women who come to the maternity with torn and dirty clothing” : institutional delivery and postnatal care in Torit County, South Sudan - a mixed method study

This detailed study examines the prevalence of factors that affect utilization of health facilities for routine delivery and postnatal care in Torit County, South Sudan. Women were more likely to plan and prepare for home delivery than for institutional delivery, and sought institutional delivery when complications arose. Perceived poor quality of care due to absence of health personnel and lack of supplies was reported as a major barrier to institutional delivery. Women emphasized fear of discrimination based on social and economic status. All categories of participants reported insecurity, distance and the lack of transport as important deterrents to access for health care services.Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD)Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR