Motives and Barriers in the Utilization of Prenatal Care Services Among Mothers in the City of San Fernando: A Basis for a Guide to a Healthy Birth.

Abstract

The study determined the motives and barriers in the utilization of prenatal care services among mothers in the City of San Fernando, La Union. Results revealed that along the profile of the mothers they are mostly 35-44 y/ o, high school graduates, mostly unemployed and with low income.