To understand the extent of contribution on uptake of skilled birth delivery services by the Health Innovations and socio economic factors - a case of Kimilili Sub County -Bungoma Count, Kenya

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Abstract: The adoption of Skilled Birth Delivery services (SBDs) significantly enhances maternal and child health by lowering Maternal and Child Mortality Rates (MCMR). Maternal morbidity and mortality profoundly impact individuals, families, communities, and society at large. According to WHO, global productivity suffers an annual loss of USD15.5 billion due to maternal and child deaths. In Bungoma County, the rate of SBDs rose above 50% over the past eight years, except in 2017 when it dropped to 46% due to a prolonged health workers' strike. The sustainability of this high SBD rates post-program closure was uncertain. This study aimed to examine how awareness of health innovations influences the use of Skilled Birth Delivery Services in Kimilili Sub County, Bungoma County. The research used a cross-sectional descriptive quantitative analytical design, employing both probability and non-probability sampling techniques to select participants. Descriptive statistics, including means and percentages, summarized the data, while multiple regression analysis explored the relationship between health innovations and increased uptake of skilled birth delivery. The study revealed that awareness of health innovations supporting financial aspects of delivery significantly influenced skilled birth delivery uptake (p=0.000). It was concluded that innovations providing financial and emotional support during pregnancy play a crucial role in increasing skilled birth delivery rates in Kimilili Sub County.

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