Obstetric Service Delivery Trends and Healthcare Staffing at a Teaching Hospital in Southwest Nigeria

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Published: May 21, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v4-i05-19
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Obstetric care trend, staffing, Teaching hospital, Southwest Nigeria

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Jide Michael Afolayan
Department of Anaesthesia, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Michael Olumide Gbala
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Olawale Ayobami Abayomi
Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Oluwafemi Adebisi Adewumi
Department of Hospital Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria.
Dominic Oluwole Olaogun
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Toyin Julius Oluleye
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Afe Babalola University Multisystem Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Gbenga Damilola Akinlua
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Afe Babalola University Multisystem Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Benedict Tolulope Adeyanju
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Afe Babalola University Multisystem Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
John Ayodeji Owoyemi
Department of Family Medicine, College of medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Ebenezer Toluwalase Ige
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Opeyemi Oluwole Enoch
Department of Mathematics, University of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Babatunde Ajayi Olofinbiyi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Abstract

Background: Maternal health is a critical component of public health worldwide, reflecting a society's commitment to the well-being of its women and children. The provision of obstetric services, encompassing antenatal care, delivery and postnatal care, plays a pivotal role in reducing maternal mortality and ensuring positive birth outcomes. However, the quality and accessibility of obstetric services are influenced by various factors, including healthcare infrastructure, staffing levels and healthcare policies.


Objective: To determine obstetric service delivery trends and healthcare staffing at a teaching hospital in southwest Nigeria


Methodology: This study utilized a retrospective cohort design to examine the utilization of maternity care services among women at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Data spanning from January 2016 to December 2023 were collected from obstetric records. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.


Results: a total of 9,855 deliveries were recorded, with 4,145 Caesarean sections and 5,767 spontaneous vaginal deliveries, giving a Caesarean section rate of 42%. Overall, there seems to be some fluctuations in the total number of deliveries over the years, with the highest number observed in 2019 (1482) and the lowest in 2021 (868). The number of consultants, senior residents, junior residents, house officers, nurses and other support staff varied over the years, with different staffing levels observed in each year.


Conclusion: this study contributes to a better understanding of obstetric service delivery trends and healthcare staffing dynamics, offering valuable insights for healthcare resource allocation and policymaking. The findings underscore the importance of monitoring caseloads and staffing levels to ensure quality maternal and infant healthcare delivery.

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Jide Michael Afolayan, Michael Olumide Gbala, Olawale Ayobami Abayomi, Oluwafemi Adebisi Adewumi, Dominic Oluwole Olaogun, Toyin Julius Oluleye, Gbenga Damilola Akinlua, Benedict Tolulope Adeyanju, John Ayodeji Owoyemi, Ebenezer Toluwalase Ige, Opeyemi Oluwole Enoch, & Babatunde Ajayi Olofinbiyi. (2024). Obstetric Service Delivery Trends and Healthcare Staffing at a Teaching Hospital in Southwest Nigeria . International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 4(05), 884–889. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v4-i05-19
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