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Demsash AW, Bekana T, Kassie SY, Shibabaw AA, Dube GN, Walle AD, Emanu MD, Dubale AT, Chereka AA, Kitil GW, Degefa BD, Seyife A, Ahmed AM, Gebreegziabher ZA, Workie SG. Birth preparedness and pregnancy complication readiness and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 4:e0003127. [PMID: 38748714 PMCID: PMC11095755 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Maternal and child deaths occur during pregnancy and delivery. Timely information on signs of pregnancy complications and ways to plan for normal birth is a strategy to reduce maternal and child deaths. The purpose of this study was to assess birth preparedness, and pregnancy complications readiness and identify associated factors in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 1635 weighted samples of pregnant women were included for analysis from the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data set. Multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression was used to estimate the effects of potential variables on birth preparedness and complication readiness. STATA version 15 software was used for data processing and analysis. A variable with a p-value < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval was considered a significant factor. Pregnant women were informed about convulsions (8.02%), fever (35.95%), abdominal pain (28.92%), leaking fluid from the vagina (28.21%), and blurred vision (17.98%). Pregnant women prepared for supplies needed for birth (38.70%), transportation (20.04%), money (18.97%), people's support for birth (5.03%), and blood donors (3.11%). Only 56% and 44.91% of pregnant women had good birth preparedness and were informed about pregnancy complications respectively. Educational status, antenatal care visits, and region were significant factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness. Distance to health facility and residency were significantly associated with birth and complication readiness, respectively. Birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women were low in Ethiopia. Empowering women with education, installing safe roads, building accessible health facilities, and emphasizing pregnancy complications and birth preparedness plans during antenatal care visits are important interventions to enhance birth preparedness and pregnancy complication readiness.
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- Addisalem Workie Demsash
- Health Informatics Department, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Medical Laboratory Department, College of Health Science, Mattu University, Metu, Ethiopia
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- Health Informatics Department, College of Health Science, Mattu University, Metu, Ethiopia
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- Health Informatics Department, College of Health Science, Mattu University, Metu, Ethiopia
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- Health Informatics Department, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Health Informatics Department, College of Health Science, Mattu University, Metu, Ethiopia
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- Health Informatics Department, College of Health Science, Mattu University, Metu, Ethiopia
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- Midwifery Department, College of Health Science, Mattu University, Metu, Ethiopia
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- Midwifery Department, College of Health Science, Mattu University, Metu, Ethiopia
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- Reproductive Health Department, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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Ahmed AM, Ahmed MA, Ahmed MH. Birth preparedness and complication readiness among recently delivered women in Hargeisa town, Somaliland: A community-based cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302168. [PMID: 38635550 PMCID: PMC11025828 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND About 287,000 mothers lost their lives due to pregnancy and delivery in 2020 worldwide. Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is an approach used to utilize the timely use of skilled maternal and neonatal services. Preparing mothers for childbirth and against its dangers has great importance in reducing maternal mortality. Little is known about BPCR and influencing factors in Hargeisa town, Somaliland. OBJECTIVE To assess the level of BPCR and its associated factors among recently delivered women in Hargeisa. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in September 2022 among 300 women who delivered in the one-year time interval before the study period. A census was done to identify the women, and then they were selected by simple random sampling. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a pre-structured questionnaire. A woman was considered prepared for birth if she made preparations for at least three of the BPCR components. Data were cleaned, entered, and analyzed using SPSS V.25. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed with a cut-point of 0.05 significance level. RESULTS From a total of 300 women, 38.3% had good knowledge of BPCR, and only one-fourth (25%) were prepared for birth and its complications. Access and media usage (AOR = 9.64, CI 1.09-82.248), receiving health education about BPCR (AOR = 3.75, CI 1.01-13.87), giving birth at health institutions (AOR = 6.02, CI 1.39-25.95), and good knowledge of key danger signs of pregnancy (AOR = 0.017, CI 0.004-0.069) were factors significantly associated with BPCR practice. CONCLUSION The study identified that the BPCR level was very low compared to many other studies. Such a low BPCR level may have a negative impact on maternal health and lives, hindering interventions conducted to reduce maternal mortality rates. All concerned bodies should consider the importance of awareness creation regarding BPCR in their core interventions.
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- Abdeta Muktar Ahmed
- Department of Public Health, Addis Ababa Medical University College, Hargeisa Campus, Hargeisa, Somaliland
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- Department of Public Health, Addis Ababa Medical University College, Hargeisa Campus, Hargeisa, Somaliland
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- Department of Nutrition, Addis Ababa Medical University College, Hargeisa Campus, Hargeisa, Somaliland
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Habte A, Hailegebreal S, Melis T, Haile D. Spatial variation and predictors of missing birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) messages in Ethiopia. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0295744. [PMID: 38064521 PMCID: PMC10707682 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) message is one of the prenatal care packages targeted at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by avoiding unnecessary delays during labor and delivery. There is limited evidence in Ethiopia that has looked at the spatial variation of missing BPCR messages and potential predictors. Hence, this study aimed to identify spatial predictors missing BPCR messages at the national level. METHODS The study was based on analysis of 2016 Ethiopia Demographic Health Survey data, using a weighted sample of 4771 women. Arc-GIS version 10.7 and SaTScan version 9.6 statistical software were used for the spatial analysis. To explore spatial variation and locate spatial clusters of missing BPCR messages, the Global Moran's I statistic and Bernoulli-based spatial scan (SaTScan) analysis were carried out, respectively. Hotspot (Getis-OrdGi*) analysis was conducted to identify Hotspots and Cold spotsof missing BPCR messages. Finally, spatial regression were carried out via ordinary least squares and geographically weighted regression to identify predictors of hotspots for missing BPCR messages. RESULTS The overall prevalence of missing BPCR messages in Ethiopia was found to be 44.0% (95%CI: 42.6, 45.4%), with significant spatial variation across regions (Moran's I = 0.218, p-value<0.001) and seven most likely significant SaTScan clusters. The vast majority of Somali, central Afar, and Gambella regions were identified as statistically significant hotspots. Living in the poorest wealth quintile, having only one ANC visit, lack of access to listening to the radio, facing difficulty in accessing money, not having a mobile phone, and being not covered by health insurance were identified as significant spatial predictors of missing BPCR messages. CONCLUSION The level of missing BPCR messages during pregnancy was found to be high in Ethiopia, with significant local variation. As a result, policymakers at the national level and local planners should develop strategies and initiatives that enhance women's economic capacities, health-seeking behavior, and media exposure. Furthermore, the regional authorities should focus on strategies that promote universal health coverage through enrolling citizens in health insurance schemes.
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- Aklilu Habte
- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Wachemo University, Hosaena, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia
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Quispe-Vicuña C, Fernandez-Guzman D, Caira-Chuquineyra B, Failoc-Rojas VE, Bendezu-Quispe G, Urrunaga-Pastor D. Association between receiving information on obstetric complications and institutional delivery: An analysis of the demographic and health survey of Peru, 2019. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21146. [PMID: 38027831 PMCID: PMC10665671 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective To evaluate the association between receiving information on obstetric complications and institutional delivery in Peruvian women in 2019. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2019 Peruvian Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES) database. The dependent variable was the type of delivery (institutional or non-institutional). The exposure variable was self-reporting of having received information on obstetric complications during prenatal care. The association of interest was evaluated using binary logistic regression models, obtaining crude odds ratios (cOR) and adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with their respective 95 % confidence intervals (95%CI). Values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results We included a total of 14,835 women in the analysis. Of the total, 14,088 (94.1 %) reported having received information on pregnancy complications. Also, 13,883 (92.5 %) had an institutional delivery in their last pregnancy. The adjusted model showed that women who reported knowing the complications that can occur in pregnancy had a higher probability of presenting an institutional delivery (aOR = 1.47; 95%CI: 1.04-2.08). Conclusions Receiving information about pregnancy complications was found to be associated with a higher probability of institutional delivery. Ensuring the provision of information to the pregnant woman about pregnancy complications can be a useful strategy to increase institutional delivery.
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- Carlos Quispe-Vicuña
- Sociedad Científica San Fernando, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru
- Grupo Peruano de Investigación Epidemiológica, Unidad para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
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Tariku T, Asres AW, Samuel S, Berheto TM, Kassa Y. Magnitude and factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 163:618-626. [PMID: 37337967 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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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.
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- Tesfahun Tariku
- Department of Reproductive Health and Public Health Nutrition, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Service Management, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
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Heri R, Mselle LT, Malqvist M. Qualitative Exploration Study of Perceptions of Women and Nurse-Midwives on Antenatal Care Information and Communication in Tanzania. Int J Womens Health 2023; 15:927-941. [PMID: 37305766 PMCID: PMC10254616 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s398710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background Antenatal health information enables pregnant women to make informed choices for their health during pregnancy and childbirth. Worldwide, evidence shows inadequate coverage of the information provided to women during antenatal care visits. Interaction between women and providers is important to ensure effective information exchange. This study aimed to explore women's and nurse midwives' perceptions of their interactions and the information they shared about care during pregnancy and childbirth in Tanzania. Methods Formative explorative research using in-depth interviews was conducted with eleven Kiswahili-speaking women who had normal pregnancies and had more than three antenatal contacts. Also, five nurse-midwives who worked in the ANC clinic for a year or more were included in the study. A thematic analysis based on descriptive phenomenology guided the analysis of data that was informed by the WHO quality of care framework. Results Two major themes emerged from the data, enhancing communication and respectful delivery of ANC information and receiving information about pregnancy care and safe childbirth. We found that women felt free to communicate and interact with midwives. Some women feared interacting with midwives and other midwives were difficult to approach. All women acknowledge receiving antenatal care information. However, not all women reported receiving all ANC information as per national and international guidelines. Inadequate staffing and time were the reasons for poor prenatal care information delivery. Conclusion Women did not report most of the information provided during ANC contacts as per the national ANC guidelines. The inadequate number of nurse-midwives, increased number of clients, and insufficient time were reported to contribute to inadequate provision of information during antenatal care. Strategies for effective provision of information during antenatal contacts should be considered including using group antenatal care and information communication technology. Further, nurse-midwives should be sufficiently deployed and motivated.
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- Rashidi Heri
- Department of Nursing Management, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Habte A, Tamene A, Woldeyohannes D. The uptake of WHO-recommended birth preparedness and complication readiness messages during pregnancy and its determinants among Ethiopian women: A multilevel mixed-effect analyses of 2016 demographic health survey. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0282792. [PMID: 36952431 PMCID: PMC10035894 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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Background Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is a package of interventions recommended by the World Health Organization to improve maternal and newborn health and it is provided and implemented through a focused antenatal care program. This study aimed at assessing the uptake of birth preparedness and complication readiness messages, and compliance with each key message, among Ethiopian women during their recent pregnancies using the 2016 demographic health survey report. Methods The data for this study was taken from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey, which was conducted from January to June 2016 and covered all administrative regions. STATA version 16 was used to analyze a total of 4,712 (with a weighted frequency of 4,771.49) women. A multilevel mixed-effects logistic, and multilevel mixed-effect negative binomial regressions were fitted, respectively. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and Incidence rate ratio (IRR) with their corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to report significant determinants. Results More than half, 56.02% [95% CI: 54.58, 57.41] of women received at least one birth preparedness and complication readiness message. Being in the richest wealth quintiles (AOR = 2.33; 95% CI: 1.43, 3.73), having two birth/s in the last five years (AOR = 1.54; 95% CI: 1.13, 2.10), receiving four or more antenatal visits(AOR = 3.33; 95% CI: 2.49, 4.45), and reading a newspaper at least once a week (AOR = 1.27; 95% CI: 1.07, 1.65) were the individual‑level factors, whereas regions and residence(AOR = 1.54; 95% CI: 1.11, 1.96) were the community-level factors associated with the uptake of at least one BPCR message. On the other hand, receiving four or more antenatal visits (IRR = 2.78; 95% CI: 2.09, 3.71), getting permission to go to a health facility (IRR = 1.29; 95% CI: 1.028, 1.38), and not covered by health insurance schemes (IRR = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.68, 0.95) were identified as significant predictors of receiving key birth preparedness and complication readiness messages. Conclusion The overall uptake of the WHO-recommended birth readiness and complication readiness message and compliance with each message in Ethiopia was found to be low. Managers and healthcare providers in the health sector must work to increase the number of antenatal visits. Policymakers should prioritize the implementation of activities and interventions that increase women’s autonomy in decision-making, job opportunity, and economic capability to enhance their health-seeking behavior. The local administrative bodies should also work to enhance household enrollment in health insurance schemes.
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- Aklilu Habte
- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Ethiopia
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Girma D, Waleligne A, Dejene H. Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0276496. [PMID: 36301854 PMCID: PMC9612452 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) is an intervention designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an essential element of the antenatal (ANC) package with a concept of a global strategy to reduce maternal mortality. In Ethiopia, the proportion of pregnant women preparing for birth and related complications has remained low. Whereas, the need for additional study is indicated to add more evidence to the country’s efforts to end preventable maternal death. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 01 to May 01, 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was applied to recruit 422 pregnant women. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression was fitted to identify factors associated with BP/CR practice. Variables with a p-value ≤ 0.25 on the bivariable analysis were included in multivariable analysis. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with the respective 95% confidence interval (CI) and a p-value <0.05 was used to set statistically significant variables in the multivariable analysis. Results A total of 414 pregnant women have participated in the study. The overall BP/CR practice level was 44.9% (95% CI: 40.1, 49.7). Preconception care utilization (PCC) (AOR = 2.31; 95% CI:1.38–3.86), urban residents (AOR = 2.00; 95% CI:1.21–3.31), knowledge of BP/CR (AOR = 2.29; 95% CI:1.27–3.47), knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy (AOR = 2.05; 95% CI:1.21–3.47), knowledge of danger signs in newborns (AOR = 2.06; 95% CI:1.21–3.47), starting ANC visits in the 1st and 2nd trimester (AOR = 2.52; 95% CI:1.40–4.52), number of ANC visit ≥ three (AOR = 1.66; 95% CI;1.01–2.74), knowing Expected Date of Delivery (EDD) (AOR = 3.71; 95% CI:2.01–6.82), and joint decision-making on obstetric services (AOR = 3.51; 95% CI;1.99–6.20) were factors significantly associated with BP/CR practice. Conclusion Based on the WHO standard, this study revealed a low level of BP/CR practice among pregnant women, with only less than half of women adequately prepared for childbirth and its complications. Moreover, it has been shown that BP/CR practice is influenced by socio-economic, maternal knowledge, and health service-related factors. Therefore, improving the status of BP/CR practice by expanding awareness creation opportunities, strengthening PCC and early ANC initiation by improving pregnant women’s understanding, and promoting joint decision-making on obstetric services are recommended.
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- Derara Girma
- Public Health Department, College of Health Sciences, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia Regional State, Central Ethiopia
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- Public Health Department, College of Health Sciences, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia Regional State, Central Ethiopia
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- Public Health Department, College of Health Sciences, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia Regional State, Central Ethiopia
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Noor R, Shahid F, Hydrie MZI, Imran M, Shah SHBU. Factors influencing birth preparedness and complication readiness among childbearing age women in Thatta district, Sindh. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275243. [PMID: 36174097 PMCID: PMC9522263 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is a broad system to increase the practice of trained health provision at the time of childbirth and the key interventions to decrease mothers’ and newborns’ death. However, its status and influencing factors have not been well studied at different levels in the study area. The current study aimed to assess the BPCR status and explore its associated factors influencing BPCR among childbearing age women in Thatta, District of Sindh. Methods This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 770 recently delivered mothers from October 2016 –September 2017, recruited using a multistage cluster sampling technique. A structured validated close-ended questionnaire measuring BPCR knowledge and practices was used for the interviews. The results were analyzed by means of the Chi-square test, and a binary logistic regression model was used to determine the factors influencing BPCR. Results The overall response rate was 94.6%, with a low BPCR status. Out of 770 participants, only 163 (21.2%) were well prepared, while 607 (78.8%) were not prepared for safe childbirth and its complications. A small proportion of women knew about the serious warning signs of pregnancy, labour, childbirth and the postpartum period (16.2%), (15.3%) and (22.7%) respectively. Antenatal care (ANC) checkup (P < 0.001), cost of ANC checkup (p = 0.016), place of birth (p = 0.014), awareness of serious warning signs during pregnancy (p = 0.001) and awareness of serious warning signs during the postpartum period (p < 0.001) were found to be significant predictors of BPCR. Conclusion The proportion of women who were well prepared for birth and its complications was low. It is recommended to organize community-based education campaigns and improve the quality of MNCH services at every level to increase BPCR among women in Sindh.
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- Ruquia Noor
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Technology, Dow Institute of Medical Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Medical Technology, JSMU, Karachi, Pakistan
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Imo CK, Ugwu NH, Ukoji UV, Isiugo-Abanihe UC. Intimate partner violence and its association with skilled birth attendance among women in Nigeria: evidence from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:667. [PMID: 36042396 PMCID: PMC9425983 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04989-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has been identified as a violation of human rights and a major public health challenge. IPV against women has negative effects on women’s mental well-being and leads to unfavourable health outcomes through poor maternal healthcare services utilisation, especially skilled birth attendance (SBA). This study examined the trends in IPV and SBA, as well as the different forms of IPV as predictors of SBA in Nigeria. Methods Data for the study were derived from a nationally representative weighted sample of 34,294 women selected and interviewed for the questions on the domestic violence module in the three consecutive Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 2008, 2013 and 2018. Descriptive and analytical analyses were carried out, including frequency distribution and binary logistic regression model at the multivariate level. The results of the explanatory variables were expressed as odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results The prevalence of emotional and physical IPV among the sampled women decreased in 2013 from 2008 but later increased in 2018. Sexual IPV increased from 4.1% in 2008 to 7.6% in 2018, while births delivered with the assistance of skilled providers increased from 37.7% in 2008 to 50.8% in 2018. The likelihood of using SBA significantly decreased among women who experienced emotional IPV in 2008 (aOR: 0.74; CI: 0.63–0.87) and sexual IPV in 2018 (aOR: 0.62; CI: 0.45–0.86). Women who experienced physical IPV were more likely to use SBA in 2008, 2013 and 2018 (aOR: 1.72; CI: 1.55–1.92; aOR: 1.40; CI: 1.26–1.56 and aOR: 1.33; CI: 1.15–1.54, respectively). The covariates have varying degrees of influence on SBA across the survey years. Conclusions The showed that the prevalence of emotional and physical IPV increased in 2018 after a decrease in 2013, with an increase in sexual IPV and the use of SBA across the survey years. Also, emotional and sexual IPV, unlike physical IPV are associated with low chances of using SBA. There is a need for more pragmatic intervention programmes towards eliminating all forms of violence against all women, reducing maternal and child mortality and promoting the empowerment of women.
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- Chukwuechefulam Kingsley Imo
- Department of Sociology, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akoko-Akungba, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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- Demography and Population Studies Programme, Schools of Public Health and Social Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.,Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Nigeria Police Academy, Kano, Nigeria
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Mubangizi V, McGrath N, Kabakyenga JK, Muller I, Stuart BL, Raftery JP, Natukunda S, Ngonzi J, Goodhart C, Willcox ML. Antenatal couples' counselling in Uganda (ACCU): study protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2022; 8:97. [PMID: 35488317 PMCID: PMC9051788 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-022-01049-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Common avoidable factors leading to maternal, perinatal and neonatal deaths include lack of birth planning (and delivery in an inappropriate place) and unmet need for contraception. Progress has been slow because routine antenatal care has focused only on women. Yet, in Uganda, many women first want the approval of their husbands. The World Health Organization recommends postpartum family planning (PPFP) as a critical component of health care. The aim of this trial is to test the feasibility of recruiting and retaining participants in a trial of a complex community-based intervention to provide counselling to antenatal couples in Uganda. METHODS This is a two-group, non-blinded cluster-randomised controlled feasibility trial of a complex intervention. Primary health centres in Uganda will be randomised to receive the intervention or usual care provided by the Ministry of Health. The intervention consists of training village health teams to provide basic counselling to couples at home, encouraging men to accompany their wives to an antenatal clinic, and secondly of training health workers to provide information and counselling to couples at antenatal clinics, to facilitate shared decision-making on the most appropriate place of delivery, and postpartum contraception. We aim to recruit 2 health centres in each arm, each with 10 village health teams, each of whom will aim to recruit 35 pregnant women (a total of 700 women per arm). The village health teams will follow up and collect data on pregnant women in the community up to 12 months after delivery and will directly enter the data using the COSMOS software on a smartphone. DISCUSSION This intervention addresses two key avoidable factors in maternal, perinatal and neonatal deaths (lack of family planning and inappropriate place of delivery). Determining the acceptability and feasibility of antenatal couples' counselling in this study will inform the design of a fully randomised controlled clinical trial. If this trial demonstrates the feasibility of recruitment and delivery, we will seek funding to conduct a fully powered trial of the complex intervention for improving uptake of birth planning and postpartum family planning in Uganda. TRIAL REGISTRATION Pan African Clinical Trials Registry PACTR202102794681952 . Approved on 10 February 2021. ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN97229911. Registered on 23 September 2021.
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- Vincent Mubangizi
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
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- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- Department of Social Statistics and Demography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda
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- School of Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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Identifying Programmatic Factors that Increase Likelihood of Health Facility Delivery: Results from a Community Health Worker Program in Zanzibar. Matern Child Health J 2022; 26:1840-1853. [PMID: 35386028 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-022-03432-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Community health worker (CHW) interventions have been utilized to address barriers that prevent pregnant women from delivering in health facilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The objective of this research was to assess the programmatic factors that increase the likelihood of health facility delivery within a large digital health-supported CHW program in Zanzibar, Tanzania. METHODS This study included 36,693 women who were enrolled in the Safer Deliveries program with a live birth between January 1, 2017 and July 31, 2019. We assessed whether long-term enrollment, recency of CHW pregnancy visit prior to delivery, and number of routine home pregnancy visits were associated with an increased likelihood of health facility delivery compared to home delivery. We used Chi-squared tests to assess bivariate relationships and performed logistic regression analyses to assess the association between each programmatic variable and health facility delivery, adjusting for relevant confounders. RESULTS We found that long-term enrollment was significantly associated with increased likelihood of health facility delivery, with the strongest relationship among women with a previous home delivery (OR = 1.4, 95%CI [1.0,1.7]). Among first-time mothers, two or more pregnancy visits by a CHW was positively associated with health facility delivery (OR = 1.8, 95%CI [1.2, 2.7]). Recent pregnancy visit by a CHW was positively associated with health facility delivery, but was not significant at the α = 0.05 level. DISCUSSION In this program, we found evidence that at least two routine home pregnancy visits, longer length of enrollment in the program, and recency of home visit to the delivery date were strategies to increase health facility delivery rates among enrolled mothers. Maternal and child health programs should undertake similar evaluations to improve program delivery.
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Shiferaw K, Mengistie B, Gobena T, Dheresa M, Seme A. Extent of Received Antenatal Care Components in Ethiopia: A Community-Based Panel Study. Int J Womens Health 2021; 13:803-813. [PMID: 34526826 PMCID: PMC8435480 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s327750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify the extent of antenatal care content received and associated factors among Ethiopian women. METHODS A nationally representative Performance Monitoring for Action 2020 Ethiopian data were used. A multistage cluster sampling design was used to select 2855 pregnant or recently postpartum women nested within 217 enumeration areas. Female resident enumerators collected the data using a semi-structured questionnaire. Researchers dichotomized the number of ANC content received greater than or equal to 75 percentiles as adequate. Otherwise, it was considered inadequate. A multilevel Poisson regression was fitted. The result was reported using an incidence rate ratio with a 95% confidence interval and a p-value less than 0.05 was considered for statistical significance. RESULTS The study revealed more than a quarter of pregnant women received adequate ANC content (27.8%; 95% CI: 23.8%, 32.2%). Multivariable analysis revealed urban residence (IRR = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.21), attending secondary and above formal education (IRR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.16), maternal age 20-24 years (IRR = 1.10, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.19), and partner's encouragement to attend clinic for antenatal care (IRR = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.05, 1.24) was significantly associated with receiving higher numbers of antenatal care content. CONCLUSION The proportion of women who received adequate antenatal care content in Ethiopia was low. Despite Ethiopia's effort to improve maternal health services utilization, disparities among regions and between rural and urban exist. This study highlights the importance of ensuring high received antenatal care content, which is crucial for reducing pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. This implies prompt intersectoral collaboration to promote female education, target older aged women, and rural resident women, encourage partner involvements during the antenatal care process, minimize regional variation, and strengthen the implementation of received ANC content policies and programs with the active participation of the stakeholders are priority issues.
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- Kasiye Shiferaw
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental Health Science, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Tamang ST, Dorji T, Yoezer S, Phuntsho T, Dorji P. Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:104. [PMID: 33530968 PMCID: PMC7852084 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03580-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women's understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan's largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as 'good' (≥80%), 'satisfactory' (60-79%) and 'poor' (< 60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics was tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge ('good' versus 'satisfactory' and 'poor' combined) were assessed with odds ratios using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant. RESULTS Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had 'good' knowledge, 245 (58.1%) had 'satisfactory' knowledge and 157 (37.2%) had 'poor' knowledge. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 women (20.3%) could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having 'good' level of knowledge. CONCLUSIONS Most pregnant women had 'satisfactory' knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.
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- Saran Tenzin Tamang
- Faculty of Postgraduate Medicine, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, Gongphel Lam, Thimphu, 11001, Bhutan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Maharashtra University of Medical Sciences, Pune, India.,Kidu Mobile Medical Unit, His Majesty's People's Project, Thimphu, Bhutan
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- Faculty of Postgraduate Medicine, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, Gongphel Lam, Thimphu, 11001, Bhutan
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- Kidu Mobile Medical Unit, His Majesty's People's Project, Thimphu, Bhutan
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- Kidu Mobile Medical Unit, His Majesty's People's Project, Thimphu, Bhutan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Orwa J, Gatimu SM, Mantel M, Luchters S, Mugerwa MA, Brownie S, Subi L, Mrema S, Nyaga L, Edwards G, Mwasha L, Isangula K, Selestine E, Jadavji S, Pell R, Mbekenga C, Temmerman M. Birth preparedness and complication readiness among women of reproductive age in Kenya and Tanzania: a community-based cross-sectional survey. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:636. [PMID: 33076869 PMCID: PMC7574438 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03329-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Delayed health-seeking continues to contribute to preventable maternal and neonatal deaths in low resource countries. Some of the strategies to avoid the delay include early preparation for the birth and detection of danger signs. We aimed to assess the level of practice and factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) in Kenya and Tanzania. Methods We conducted community-based multi-stage cross-sectional surveys in Kilifi and Kisii counties in Kenya and Mwanza region in Tanzania and included women who delivered two years preceding the survey (2016–2017). A woman who mentioned at least three out of five BPCR components was considered well-prepared. Bivariate and multivariable proportional odds model were used to determine the factors associated with the BPCR. The STROBE guidelines for cross-sectional studies informed the design and reporting of this study. Results Only 11.4% (59/519) and 7.6% (31/409) of women were well-prepared for birth and its complications in Kenya and Tanzania, respectively, while 39.7 and 30.6% were unprepared, respectively. Level of education (primary: adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.59, 95% CI: 1.14–2.20, secondary: aOR: 2.24, 95% CI: 1.39–3.59), delivery within health facility (aOR: 1.63, 95% CI: 1.15–2.29), good knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy (aOR: 1.28, 95% CI: 0.80–2.04), labour and childbirth (aOR: 1.57, 95% CI: 0.93–2.67), postpartum (aOR: 2.69, 95% CI: 1.24–5.79), and antenatal care were associated with BPCR (aOR: 1.42, 95% CI: 1.13–1.78). Conclusion Overall, most pregnant women were not prepared for birth and its complications in Kilifi, Kisii and Mwanza region. Improving level of education, creating awareness on danger signs during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period, and encouraging antenatal care and skilled birth care among women and their male partners/families are recommended strategies to promote BPCR practices and contribute to improved pregnancy outcomes in women and newborns.
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- James Orwa
- Centre of Excellence Women and Child Health/MERL, Aga Khan University, P. O. Box 30270-00010, Nairobi, Kenya. .,Department of Population Health, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Centre of Excellence Women and Child Health/MERL, Aga Khan University, P. O. Box 30270-00010, Nairobi, Kenya.,Department of Population Health, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Population Health, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Health & Social Practice, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), Hamilton, New Zealand.,School of Medicine, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Green Templeton College, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
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- Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Regional Reproductive and Child Health Office, Region, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- Centre of Excellence Women and Child Health/MERL, Aga Khan University, P. O. Box 30270-00010, Nairobi, Kenya
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Kampala, Uganda
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Centre of Excellence Women and Child Health/MERL, Aga Khan University, P. O. Box 30270-00010, Nairobi, Kenya.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Ameyaw EK, Ahinkorah BO, Seidu AA. Does knowledge of pregnancy complications influence health facility delivery? Analysis of 2014 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237963. [PMID: 32853211 PMCID: PMC7451572 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Introduction Only thirty-seven percent (37%) of deliveries occur in health facilities in Bangladesh despite the enormous benefits of health facility delivery. We investigated women’s recall of receiving counseling on pregnancy complications and how it affects health facility delivery in Bangladesh. Materials and methods Data from the 2014 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey was used for the study. After calculating the proportion of women who were informed about pregnancy complications during their last Antenatal Care (ANC) and the number of them who delivered in health facilities, Binary Logistic Regression was utilized in investigating chances of giving birth in health facilities among women who recalled they were told about pregnancy complications and those who were not told. The models were considered significant at 95%. Results A little above half of the women who were told about pregnancy complications during ANC delivered in health facilities (53.3%) and 43.6% of those who were not told delivered in health facilities. The findings revealed that women who were told about pregnancy complications during ANC were more likely to deliver at the health facility compared to those who were not told [COR = 1.56, CI = 1.31–1.87], and this persisted after controlling for the effect of covariates [AOR = 1.44, CI = 1.21–1.71]. Conclusion This study has stressed the importance of telling women about pregnancy complications during ANC by revealing that telling women about pregnancy complications during ANC is likely to result in health facility delivery. Health workers should intensify health education on pregnancy complications during ANC and motivate women to deliver in health facilities.
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- Edward Kwabena Ameyaw
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Population and Health, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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Imaralu JO, Ani IF, Olaleye AO, Jaiyesimi E, Afolabi-Imaralu A, Odugbemi OO. Maternal and perinatal outcomes of birth preparedness and complication readiness in recently delivered women of a Southwestern Nigerian Town. Ann Afr Med 2020; 19:60-67. [PMID: 32174617 PMCID: PMC7189883 DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_29_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Context: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) have been shown to increase knowledge of danger signs and enhance access to skilled obstetric care. Previous studies have focused on intermediate outcomes of BPCR such as utilization of skilled care for pregnancy and delivery. Aims: This study aims to determine the maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study involving 827 recently delivered women, attending selected health facilities in Ikenne, southwestern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: BPCR was determined from a set of eight indicators that were developed by the John Hopkin’s Bloomberg School of Public Health. Statistical Analysis: The data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Bivariate analysis was done using Chi-square test, and binary logistic regression model was used to assess factors related to BPCR practice among respondents. The level of statistical significance was set to P < 0.05. Results: BPCR was observed in 470/827 (56.8%) of the participants. Only a minority had knowledge of financial – 125/827 (15.1%) and transportation assistance – 56/827 (6.8%). Knowledge of ≥ 5 danger signs of pregnancy was also low, 286/827 (34.6%). Institutional delivery was in only 331/827 (40%), and it depended on being birth prepared and complication ready (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] =0.534, 95% confidence interval [CI] =0.319–0.893). Significantly more perinatal deaths occurred to women who were not birth prepared (AOR = 2.951, 95% CI = 1.436–6.062), although no difference existed for perinatal (AOR = 1.202, 95% CI = 0.653–2.214) and maternal (AOR = 0.744, 95% CI = 0.452–1.226) morbidities. Conclusion: The knowledge and practice of key indicators of BPCR that reflect utilization of community resources in Ikenne Local Government Area is very poor. BPCR was an important determinant of perinatal survival.
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- John Osaigbovoh Imaralu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Medicine, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
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Haider S, Ali RF, Ahmed M, Humayon AA, Sajjad M, Ahmad J. Barriers to implementation of emergency obstetric and neonatal care in rural Pakistan. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0224161. [PMID: 31689316 PMCID: PMC6830770 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0224161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recognizing the need for improving maternal and newborn care, the Punjab public health department (Pakistan) launched emergency obstetric neonatal care (EmONC) services under WHO guideline. Unfortunately, the program implementation is facing some serious problems. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to implementation of EmONC in district Bahawalnagar (Pakistan). METHODS This study used sequential exploratory design. Specifically, a qualitative study was conducted to identify barriers to EmONC. Subsequently, the relative importance of these barriers was determined in a quantitative study. Participants were health service providers involved in 24-hours basic EmONC services in the basic health units of district Bahawalnagar (Pakistan). Qualitative data were gathered by interviewing the participants using key informant guide. Quantitative data were collected in a rank order survey of the same participants. The methodological quality was assessed using mixed methods appraisal tool (MMAT) version 2011. RESULTS The results indicate that lack of teamwork, conflict management, communication, and improper power distribution are important interpersonal barriers. The significant organizational-level barriers include job insecurity, lack of organizational culture, human resource deployment issues, and lack of role clarity. Lack of target management, lack of resource availability, house job requirement, and dual practice issues were identified as major system-level barriers. CONCLUSION Barriers to EmONC implementation must be addressed for improving maternal and neonatal care in district Bahawalnagar.
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- Sajid Haider
- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Health and Nutrition Supervisor, Chishtian, District Health Office, Bahawalnagar, Pakistan
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari, Pakistan
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Azeze GA, Mokonnon TM, Kercho MW. Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and influencing factors among women in Sodo town, Wolaita zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2018; community based cross-sectional study. Reprod Health 2019; 16:39. [PMID: 30925883 PMCID: PMC6441218 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-019-0703-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) is a strategy that helps women to consider all available maternal health care services during pregnancy and prepare for potential complications. Though global annual number of maternal deaths decreased to an estimated 303,000 in 2015, avoidable morbidity and mortality remains a formidable challenge in many developing countries which account for approximately 99% (302,000) of the global maternal deaths in 2015. This study aims to assess the practice and factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness among women in Sodo town, Wolaita zone, Southern Ethiopia; 2018. Methods Community-based cross-sectional study was carried out from June 1–30, 2018. A total of 495 (pregnant and recently delivered women), were randomly selected and interviewed using pretested structured questionnaire. The data were entered using EPI Data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistics were reported and bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was carried out to see the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable. Result Of 506 sampled participants, 495 (49.5% pregnant and 50.5% recently delivered) participated, which made a response rate of 97.8%. 48.5% of women were prepared for birth and ready for its complication in the study area. From multivariable analysis, women in the age group of 15–24 (AOR = 2.39, 95% C. I = 1.19, 4.46) and 25–34 years (AOR = 1.89, 95% C. I = 1.10, 3.25); women who attended college and above level of education (AOR = 2.07, C. I = 1.11, 3.88); women counseled to prepare potential blood donors (AOR = 1.90, 95% C. I = 1.15, 3.12) and to identify skilled birth attendants prior to birth (AOR = 1.59, 95% C. I = 1.05, 2.39) and women whose partners and/or families were counseled (AOR = 2.16, 95%C.I = 1.25, 3.74) were factors positively associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness practice. Conclusion Although not satisfactory in view of expectations, a relatively higher practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness had been observed in the study area compared with the previous reports. Healthcare workers at the grassroots should be encouraged to involve women’s partners and/or family members while explaining birth preparedness and complication readiness with a special emphasis on older (> 35 years) and uneducated women in order to improve the practice in the study area.
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- Gedion Asnake Azeze
- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O.Box 138, Sodo, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O.Box 138, Sodo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Wolaita Sodo University, P.O.Box 138, Sodo, Ethiopia
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Jungari S, Paswan B. What he knows about her and how it affects her? Husband's knowledge of pregnancy complications and maternal health care utilization among tribal population in Maharashtra, India. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2019; 19:70. [PMID: 30760234 PMCID: PMC6373054 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2214-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Husbands’ knowledge and awareness of pregnancy complications have a positive impact on their wives’ utilization of maternal health care services. In this study, we examined whether husbands’ knowledge and awareness of pregnancy complications can serve as determinants of maternal health service utilization among wives from the tribal population. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural Gadchrioli district of Maharashtra, India, during November 2014–March 2015. This study included a representative population-based sample of 385 men whose wives had given birth in last 2 years at the age of 15–49 years. A multistage sampling strategy was adopted to select the respondents. Univariate, bivariate, and binary logistic regression analyses were applied to examine the association between men’s knowledge and maternal health service utilization. Results The result revealed that an increase in husbands’ education level increased the wives’ utilization of antenatal (ANC) care services. The type of tribe also contributed to significant differences in ANC utilization (OR: 2.64; 95% CI: 0.847–8.24). Regarding standard of living, husbands who were poor were 22% less likely than husbands in the rich category to report the utilization of ANC by their wives. Men with partial or complete knowledge of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum complications were more likely to utilize all maternal health services by their wives. Conclusions The wives are of men who aware of complications during pregnancy and childbirth are more likely to use maternal health services. Therefore, educating and empowering men about pregnancy complications will contribute to the reduction in maternal and neonatal deaths. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12884-019-2214-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Affiliation(s)
- Suresh Jungari
- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Saritribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India.
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- Department of Population Policies and Programmes, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, India
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