Abstract:
The Objective of this study was to make an assessment of women’s perception and practice regarding antenatal care service they obtained, in Sodo Health Center, Wolaita zone, SNNPR. The study design was a cross-sectional descriptive survey. As a sampling method, purposive sampling method was used, because this study seeks predefined groups, which are pregnant women. Total of 101 pregnant women participated in the study. Major findings include: The majority of respondents are under the age category of 20-24 years, teen age pregnancy comprise of 12.8% of total pregnancies. According to this study result, only 23.8% of pregnant women were obtained antenatal care service timely or within first trimester. Very optimal practice in some major indicators and less performance in other indicators, 99% for Blood Pressure measurement and 58.4% for checking leg edema identified respectively. Antenatal care service providers’ performance of health advice and counseling is less satisfactory; advice on place of delivery not provided for more than one third (36.6%) and advice on family planning not given for more than half (53.5%) of interviewed women.