Magnitude and factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia.

Autor: Tariku T; Department of Reproductive Health and Public Health Nutrition, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia., Asres AW; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia., Samuel S; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia., Berheto TM; Department of Reproductive Health and Public Health Nutrition, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia., Kassa Y; Department of Health Service Management, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics [Int J Gynaecol Obstet] 2023 Nov; Vol. 163 (2), pp. 618-626. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 20.
DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14936
Abstrakt: Objective: To assess the magnitude and factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) among pregnant women in Humbo district, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 1 to 30, 2020. A total of 506 pregnant women were randomly selected and interviewed using a questionnaire. Data were entered using EpiData version 4.6.0, and analysis was made using SPSS version 24. An adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated.
Results: The magnitude of BPCR in the Humbo district was 26.0%. The odds of being prepared for birth and its complications were higher among women who had a history of obstetric complications (aOR 2.77; 95% CI 1.18-6.52), participated in pregnant women's conferences (aOR 3.84; 95% CI 2.13-6.93), received advice on BPCR (aOR 2.39; 95% CI 1.36-4.22), and were knowledgeable on labor and childbirth danger signs (aOR 2.64; 95% CI 1.55-4.49).
Conclusion: The magnitude of birth preparedness and complication readiness was low in the study area. The healthcare provider should encourage the women to participate in conferences and provide continuous counseling during their prenatal care visits.
(© 2023 The Authors. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.)
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