Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of Eastern Ethiopia
Background: Provision of preconception care is significantly affected by the health care provider’s knowledge of preconception care. In Ethiopia, preconception care is rare, if even available, as part of maternal health care services. Thus, this study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of pre...
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| author | Seboka Abebe Sori Kedir Teji Roba Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta Hirut Dinku Jiru Keyredin Nuriye Metebo Haregwa Asnake Weldekidan Lemma Demissie Regassa |
| author_facet | Seboka Abebe Sori Kedir Teji Roba Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta Hirut Dinku Jiru Keyredin Nuriye Metebo Haregwa Asnake Weldekidan Lemma Demissie Regassa |
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| description | Background: Provision of preconception care is significantly affected by the health care provider’s knowledge of preconception care. In Ethiopia, preconception care is rare, if even available, as part of maternal health care services. Thus, this study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among health care providers working in public health facilities in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 March to 1 April 2020. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 415 maternal health care providers. We utilized a structured, pretested, and self-administered questionnaire to collect data. Data were entered into EpiData (version 3.1) and exported to STATA (version 16) for analysis. Descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. All covariates with a p value ⩽0.20 in bivariate logistic regression were entered into a multivariate logistic regression analysis to control the confounding variables; variables with a p value <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Out of 410 respondents, 247 (60.2%; 95% confidence interval: 55.4–65.1) had good knowledge of preconception care. Having an educational level of Bachelor of Science degree and above (adjusted odds ratio: 6.97, 95% confidence interval: 3.85–12.60), 5 or more years work experience (adjusted odds ratio: 2.60, 95% confidence interval: 1.52–4.49), working in a hospital (adjusted odds ratio: 2.50, 95% confidence interval: 1.25–4.99), reading preconception care guidelines (adjusted odds ratio: 3.06, 95% confidence interval: 1.40–6.68), and training on preconception (adjusted odds ratio: 2.90, 95% confidence interval: 1.37–6.15) were significantly associated with good knowledge of preconception care. Conclusions and Recommendations: Three out of five maternal health care providers in this study had good knowledge of preconception care. Facilitating continuous refreshment training and continuous professional development for health workers, preparing comprehensive preconception care guidelines for health institutions, and reading preconception care guidelines were highly recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-138267378bae43069e12286cda778c892022-12-21T21:59:27ZengSAGE PublishingWomen's Health1745-50652021-09-011710.1177/17455065211046139Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of Eastern EthiopiaSeboka Abebe Sori0Kedir Teji Roba1Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta2Hirut Dinku Jiru3Keyredin Nuriye Metebo4Haregwa Asnake Weldekidan5Lemma Demissie Regassa6School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, EthiopiaDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaBackground: Provision of preconception care is significantly affected by the health care provider’s knowledge of preconception care. In Ethiopia, preconception care is rare, if even available, as part of maternal health care services. Thus, this study aimed to determine the level of knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among health care providers working in public health facilities in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 March to 1 April 2020. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 415 maternal health care providers. We utilized a structured, pretested, and self-administered questionnaire to collect data. Data were entered into EpiData (version 3.1) and exported to STATA (version 16) for analysis. Descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. All covariates with a p value ⩽0.20 in bivariate logistic regression were entered into a multivariate logistic regression analysis to control the confounding variables; variables with a p value <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Out of 410 respondents, 247 (60.2%; 95% confidence interval: 55.4–65.1) had good knowledge of preconception care. Having an educational level of Bachelor of Science degree and above (adjusted odds ratio: 6.97, 95% confidence interval: 3.85–12.60), 5 or more years work experience (adjusted odds ratio: 2.60, 95% confidence interval: 1.52–4.49), working in a hospital (adjusted odds ratio: 2.50, 95% confidence interval: 1.25–4.99), reading preconception care guidelines (adjusted odds ratio: 3.06, 95% confidence interval: 1.40–6.68), and training on preconception (adjusted odds ratio: 2.90, 95% confidence interval: 1.37–6.15) were significantly associated with good knowledge of preconception care. Conclusions and Recommendations: Three out of five maternal health care providers in this study had good knowledge of preconception care. Facilitating continuous refreshment training and continuous professional development for health workers, preparing comprehensive preconception care guidelines for health institutions, and reading preconception care guidelines were highly recommended.https://doi.org/10.1177/17455065211046139 |
| spellingShingle | Seboka Abebe Sori Kedir Teji Roba Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta Hirut Dinku Jiru Keyredin Nuriye Metebo Haregwa Asnake Weldekidan Lemma Demissie Regassa Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of Eastern Ethiopia Women's Health |
| title | Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of Eastern Ethiopia |
| title_full | Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of Eastern Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of Eastern Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of Eastern Ethiopia |
| title_short | Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of Eastern Ethiopia |
| title_sort | knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among maternal health care providers working in urban public health institutions of eastern ethiopia |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/17455065211046139 |
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