Study of Determinant Factors and Magnitude of Birth Preparedness/Complication Readiness Practice among Rural Women of Bench Maji Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia

Bogale, Biftu (2015) Study of Determinant Factors and Magnitude of Birth Preparedness/Complication Readiness Practice among Rural Women of Bench Maji Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

Background Birth preparedness and complication readiness have been considered as comprehensive strategy aimed at promoting the timely utilization of skilled maternal health care. However, its status and affecting factors have not been well studied at different levels in the study area. Thus, this study was aimed to fill this gap by conducting community based study in Semen Bench Woreda, Bench Maji Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia Method Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 581 recently delivered women in Semen Bench Woreda, Bench Maji Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used for data collection . The study employed multistage sampling techniques . Descriptive, binary and multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess the association between determinant factors and birth preparedness and complication readiness practices.. Results We obtained data from 530 mothers, yielding a response rate 91.2%. Considering place of delivery identification, means of transportation, skilled birth attendants and saving money, about 62.2% of the respondents were prepared for birth and its complications. Preparation for birth and its complication was higher among educated husbands (AOR = 1.695, 95% CI = 1.109, 2.590). previous delivery (AOR = 0.493, 95% CI = 0.305, 0.799) and knowledge of obstetric complications (AOR = 1.710, 95% CI = 1.092, 2.680) were also significantly associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness. Conclusion Based on the findings of the research we conclude that the magnitude of birth preparedness and complication readiness in the study area was relatively high (62.2%). The principal factors affecting birth preparedness and complication readiness were age of respondents at interview, husband’s educational status, birth order and women who have knowledge of obstetric complications. The study has also clearly evidenced that the respondents’ knowledge of key danger signs was low and large proportion of clients were not prepared for obstetric emergencies. Recommendations Thus, community-based education about preparation for birth and its complication and expanding husbands educational opportunities are important factors in enhancing knowledge of danger signs and hence reducing the effect of pregnancy related complications.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1001 Forensic Medicine. Medical jurisprudence. Legal medicine
Divisions: Africana
Depositing User: Vincent Mpoza
Date Deposited: 04 Jul 2018 14:55
Last Modified: 04 Jul 2018 14:55
URI: http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/6644

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