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    Challenges of Providing Antenatal Care Service at Selected Referral Hospitals in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, Health Provider’s and Women’s Perspective’s: A Qualitative Study
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-06-01) Hayat Ali; Semarya Berhe; Haweni Adugna
    Background: ANC is a crucial aspect of ensuring the well-being of pregnant women and their babies, delivered by skilled healthcare professionals. However, like several other sub-Saharan African countries, Ethiopia faces a high maternal mortality ratio (MMR). To reduce these deaths, it is imperative to enhance the utilization of ANC. Objectives: The objective of this research is to investigate the challenges faced by healthcare providers in delivering ANC services and the challenges experienced by women in selected referral hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2022. Methods: To achieve the research objectives, a descriptive explorative study design was employed. The study participants were selected using purposive sampling, with a total of 18 individuals included in the sample, determined based on data saturation. Face-to-face interviews were conducted utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire. Thematic analysis was performed, aided by the use of ATLAS.ti 9 qualitative software for data analysis and management. Results: Various factors impact the provision of antenatal care services. These include challenges related to the health care providers include limited infrastructure (lack of work space, unavailability of medical equipment), excessive workloads and shortage of health care provider, and loss of job satisfaction ( lack of training, inadequate salaries ), and challenges experienced by women (equipment supply, medication availability, long waiting times, communication difficulties). Conclusion and recommendation: several factors influence the provision of antenatal care services, such as challenges related to healthcare providers, and challenges experienced by women. Hospital management should prioritize strong relationships, effective communication, and adequate resources for healthcare needs. Healthcare providers should focus on positive relationships and open communication with pregnant women. Further studies are needed to investigate this topic.