Perception of Ghanaian Primigravidas Undergoing Their First Antenatal Ultrasonography in Cape Coast

Table 3

Respondents views about obstetric ultrasound scans.

Variable	Frequency (%)
Do you know what ultrasound is used for?
Yes	337 (87.8)
No	47 (12.2)
What effects do you think ultrasound can have on your pregnancy outcome?
Positive effects	378 (98.4)
Negative effects	6 (1.6)
Will the cost of ultrasound scanning influence your decision to undergo the examination next time?
Yes	374 (97.4)
No	10 (2.6)
Why the cost will influence your decision?
Expensive services	171 (45.7)
Captured under NHIS	84 (22.5)
Free services	119 (31.8)

NHIS: National Health Insurance Scheme.