Access to Obstetric Emergency Care in Pru District, Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana: Challenges and Interventions

This study targeted the issue of an obstetric emergency care access facility in the Pru District of the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Maternal mortality continues to be a burning issue in public health, with numerous women being unable to access timely and effective emergency obstetric care. This study employed a mixed-method approach to collect data from 250 respondents, including 150 pregnant women, 50 healthcare providers, and 50 community members. SPSS analysis revealed that transportation means were a barrier for 72% of women, while 65% cited financial constraints as a significant barrier. Logistic regression analysis indicated that females living more than 10 km from a health center were 3.2 times more likely to witness complications during delivery (OR = 3.2, 95% CI: 2.1-4.5, p < 0.01) (World Health Organization [WHO], 2020). All these show the infrastructural improvements necessary, as well as subsidized emergency transportation services and directed health education programs aimed at improving maternal health outcomes in Pru District.