A study of birth preparedness of women in Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India

Nimavat, Khyati A.; Mangal, Abha; Unadkat, Sumit; Yadav, Sankalp

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20162889

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“…Which tends to concur with a study done in Kajiado County on utilization of free maternal health care services (23). Nomadic culture views maternal health as a women affair (23,27,32,34,38). Male involvement is critical in case a pregnant mother needs proper feeds; investigations needed like point of care ultra sound.…”

Section: Cultural Value-beliefsupporting

confidence: 84%

“…This has led to congestion, leading to early discharge of postnatal mothers before forty-eight hours are over. The WHO and Kenyan ministry of health policy on post birth discharge recommends after 48 hours because most maternal deaths occur after 24 hours due to secondary PPH (33,34,35). Mothers are supposed to be offered a hot beverage after birth, due to bleeding and depletion of blood volumes most mothers tend to shiver.…”

Section: Health System Infrastructurementioning

confidence: 99%

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Male involvement in birth preparedness through health Facility community dialogue in kajiado county- Kenya

n. Mutsi,

Kabue,

Ngatia

2023

ENM

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Birth preparedness enables families to prepare for pregnancy thus increasing the uptake of antenatal care, skilled birthing, and postnatal care, enhancing readiness to handle pregnancy complications and first delays experienced in seeking obstetric care. Male partners influence maternal health outcomes due to their financial power and cultural endowment. Health facility community dialogue through maternity open days provides a platform for pregnant mothers, and their families/ community to interact with health care providers, visit maternity units, demystify birthing practices, and mitigate any fears/misconceptions/ myths about the birthing process thus empowering them on their reproductive health rights. Kenya has limited data on male involvement in birth preparedness through health facility community dialogue/maternity open days. The study objectives were to explore health system factors and nomadic cultural community factors that influence male involvement in birth preparedness through health facility community dialogue. Data was collected through structured guided interviews for focused group discussions on eighteen participants and two community health volunteers as key information informants. Health system factors that influence birth preparedness were; infrastructure: space, confidentiality, privacy, adequacy of beds/beddings, cleanliness, hot beverage/showers after birth, waiting time, and health care provider attitude. Nomadic cultural community factors were value-belief. The study showed the above factors hindered male involvement in birth preparedness.The county government of Kajiado to come up with health facility community dialogue forums on birth preparedness through open maternity days by having an annual budget.

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Section: Cultural Value-beliefsupporting

confidence: 84%

Section: Health System Infrastructurementioning

confidence: 99%

Male involvement in birth preparedness through health Facility community dialogue in kajiado county- Kenya

n. Mutsi,

Kabue,

Ngatia

2023

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“…However, the result of this study found to be higher than studies carried out in Ruhengeri hospital Rwanda (22.3%) [32], Urban Lagos state Nigeria (31.6%) [33], East Pokot District Midwest Kenya (28%) [34], Ife central local Government Nigeria (34.9%) [35], Tharaka Nithi county Kenya (20.3%) [36], Jamnagar district India (32.2%) [37], Uttar Dinjpur District West Bengal (34.5%) [38], five hard-to-reach districts in Bangladish (24.5%) [39] and Mbarara District Uganda (35%) [40]. This figure is also higher than as compared with researches have done at different parts of Ethiopia such as Duguna Fango District South Ethiopia (18.3%) [41], Jimma Zone Southeast Ethiopia (23.3% [42], Arbaminch Zuria District Southern Ethiopia (30%) [43] and Aleta Wondo district South Ethiopia (17%) [44].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 60%

Intended Pregnancy as a Predictor of Good Knowledge on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness: the Case of Northern Ethiopia Pregnant Mothers

Tsegaw

Cherkos

Badi

et al. 2019

International Journal of Reproductive Medicine

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Background Maternal mortality remains unacceptably high in developing countries. One key strategy to reduce such mortality is utilization of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) and creating awareness of BP/CR is an important step for pregnant women, their families, and the community. However, there was limited to no evidence regarding the community's awareness on BP/CR in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge on BP/CR and associated factors among pregnant women in Debremarkos town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2017. Methods A Community based cross-sectional study was conducted from July 1 to 30/2017. A total of 441 pregnant women were included in the study. Structured and pretested questionnaire was administered through face to face interview to collect the data. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The data were entered in to Epinfo version 7.0 and then exported to SPSS version 20.0 for analysis. Both bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model were fitted. Crude and adjusted odds ratio with 95 % confidence interval have been computed and variables with p-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significance. Results. The proportion of pregnant women having good knowledge on birth preparedness and complication readiness was found to be 45.2 with 95%CI (40.4, 50.0). In the multivariable analysis, having history of childbirth (AOR=2.17;95%CI:1.18,4.00), having intended pregnancy (AOR=2.13;95%CI: 1.16, 3.90), being governmental employee ( AOR=6.50; 95%CI: 2.50, 16.87), and having Antenatal care visits (AOR=5.50; 95%CI:2.2,13.70) were factors which were independently and significantly associated with good knowledge on birth preparedness and complication readiness. Conclusion Proportion of pregnant women having good knowledge on birth preparedness and complication readiness was low. Putting emphasis on intended pregnancy and antenatal care visit was recommended.

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“…Regardless of its immense benefits, BPCR adoption among pregnant women remains low as many of them do not have the plan (Hailu et al, 2011; Mutiso et al, 2008). For instance, a study by Kiataphiwasu & Kaewkiattikun, (2018) in Thailand found that good BPCR was 78.6% compared to a previous studies from India (30%–57%; Mutreja & Kumar, 2015), Ethiopia (17%–54%; Musa & Amano, 2016), and Tanzania (58%; Bintabara et al, 2015). Also, studies have revealed that BPCR levels in Addis Ababa have been within the ranges of 16.5% to 56.3% (Kaso & Addisse, 2014; Nkwosa et al, 2017).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 80%

Perceptions on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness: Perspectives of Pregnant Women

Nachinab,

Yakong,

Dubik

et al. 2023

SAGE Open

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Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) involves preparing for childbirth, bearing in mind the possible complications. The concept of BPCR has the potential to improve the awareness and utilization of suitable medical facilities to ensure safe delivery and minimize maternal and neonatal mortality. The purpose of the study was to explore pregnant women’s perspectives on the benefits and barriers of BPCR in the Northern Ghana. The study employed an exploratory descriptive design using a qualitative approach. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 13 participants. Data was collected through individual face-to-face interviews. The data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Out of the 13 participants, the age range for participants was 17 to 37 years; more than half were married, but less than half had no formal education. The participants indicated their understanding of BPCR by explaining the concept of BPCR, dangers signs, and prevention of danger signs. A varied source of information on BPCR was reported including the midwives or clinic, media, and family. The participants indicated that the benefits of BPCR include ensuring adequate preparation, delivery of a healthy child, and arranging for support. The barriers to BPCR were inadequate information, lack of finances, lack of transport, lack of support from the family, and lack of community support. The study findings indicate that the participants were generally informed about the concept of BPCR. However, to enable pregnant women prepare adequately for childbirth, there is a need to involve the husbands in the education on BPCR. The use of mass media to get families and communities educated on the importance of BPCR will enable them to support pregnant women.

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A study of birth preparedness of women in Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India

Cited by 6 publications

References 6 publications

Male involvement in birth preparedness through health Facility community dialogue in kajiado county- Kenya

Male involvement in birth preparedness through health Facility community dialogue in kajiado county- Kenya

Intended Pregnancy as a Predictor of Good Knowledge on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness: the Case of Northern Ethiopia Pregnant Mothers

Perceptions on Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness: Perspectives of Pregnant Women

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