Study of determinant factors and magnitude of birth preparedness/complication readiness practice among rural women of Bench Maji Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
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2015-05
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Addis Abeba Universty
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.
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Study of determinant factors and magnitude