Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study.
<h4>Background</h4>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 proporti...
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| description | <h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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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| spelling | doaj.art-cda85fcdcd4049e9b8ca3768466990e82022-12-22T04:34:36ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032022-01-011710e027649610.1371/journal.pone.0276496Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study.Derara GirmaAddisu WaleligneHiwot Dejene<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0276496 |
| spellingShingle | Derara Girma Addisu Waleligne Hiwot Dejene Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE |
| title | Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_full | Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_fullStr | Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_short | Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in Central Ethiopia, 2021: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_sort | birth preparedness and complication readiness practice and associated factors among pregnant women in central ethiopia 2021 a cross sectional study |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0276496 |
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