To Assess the Level and Factors Influencing Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Pregnant Military Women and Their Families at Armed Forces Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2025
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2025-06-01
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Addis Ababa University
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Background: The birth preparedness and complication readiness are a critical plan to reduce
maternal and neonatal morbidity in promoting timely access to skilled care during childbirth.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the level of Birth preparedness and
complication readiness and identify the factors influencing it among pregnant military women
at the Armed Forces Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, 2025.
Methodology: An institutional cross-sectional study took place from March 10 to April 23,
2025, involving a total of 404 female participants. The data was collected using a structured
questionnaire that administered structured survey questions. Data were analyzed using SPSS
version 25 to determine the associations among dependent and inducement variables. The
strength and direction of the association were evaluated using odds ratios (OR) with
corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI), and statistical implication was determined
accordingly at a P value of 0.05.
Result: In this study, 41.6% of respondents were well-prepared for birth and its complications.
The factors influencing BP/CR included military women, who had a high (AOR = 15.03; 95%
95% CI: 4.32- 51.66) for being prepared and government (AOR =.35; 95% CI: 1.55- 12.19),
indicating that occupational stability contributes positively to preparedness. Women with a
history of abortion (AOR = 1.91; 95% CI: 1.12–3.26) were more likely to be prepared.
Choosing spontaneous delivery was associated with higher preparedness (AOR = 3.05; 95%
CI: 1.47- 6.29). Furthermore, gaining information regarding BPCR improved readiness (AOR
= 0.45; 95% CI: 0.27-0.75). While living with a partner was less likely preparedness (AOR =
0.46; 95% CI:0.26- 0.83), there was a significant connection with birth preparedness and
complication readiness.
Conclusion: The result of this study indicates that a low level of birth preparedness and
complication readiness (BPCR), emphasizing the necessity for enhanced awareness and
training among healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. The level of readiness is
influenced by factors such as military profession and maternal recognition of obstetric
complications.
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Birth Preparedness, Complication Readiness, Pregnant Military Women.