Factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care services among adolescent pregnant mothers. Case study of Naguru Teenage Health Center, Kampala, Uganda

The study aimed at finding out factors affecting utilization of antenatal care services among pregnant adolescents. In order to answer this objective, Naguru Teenage Health Centre found in Kampala was used as case study.
The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection where questionnaires, interview guides and observation guide were used. Sampling method was used and a sample of ninety six pregnant adolescents and two health workers were used.
The study revealed reasons affecting utilization of antenatal care services among adolescent pregnant mothers at the health center such as long waiting hours; lack of education; long distances to Health Center. It is therefore recommended to train more health workers, sensitizing the youth about utilization of antenatal care services and constructing more health centers in rural communities. However, findings show that services at Naguru Teenage Health Centre are user friendly compared to other maternity clinics.
Key words: Teenage expectant mothers, Antenatal care Utilization, Naguru teenage health center.