Knowledge and factors associated with obstetric danger signs among married men in Dessie town, South Wollo, North-East Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Shitie, Anguach; Dilnessa, Tenagnework; Ayalew, Sindu; Tadesse, Betelhem

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063936

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Assessment of factors associated with reproductive health seeking behaviours among adolescent mothers in Dodoma region

Mbwambo,

Gibore

2024

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Background: Adolescent pregnancy poses a significant public health concern due to its association with high levels of maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan countries. For early detection and management of obstetric danger signs, appropriate health seeking behaviors on reproductive health among adolescent mother is highly recommended so as to decrease maternal mortality and morbidity related to pregnancy. This study aims to assess the factors influencing reproductive health-seeking behaviors among adolescent pregnant mothers in Dodoma region. Methods: A community cross-sectional analytical study will be conducted, involving multistage sampling to recruit 604 adolescent pregnant mothers. Face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires will be utilized to assess predisposing, enabling, and need factors, as well as knowledge and attitudes regarding obstetric danger signs. Data analysis will be performed using SPSS software version 25. Descriptive statistics will be used to analyze background information, while inferential statistics, including chi-square and logistic regression, will determine associations between variables. Results: This study will display the trend in utilization of reproductive health as well as predisposing, need and enabling factor associated with health seeking behaviors. A statistically significant variable in the final model will be identified with a 95% confidence interval and a p-value of < 0.05. Conclusions: This study will provide a clear picture of the level of knowledge, attitude, and health-seeking behaviors which is crucial for preventing delay number one of seeking health care immediately after experiencing complications also gives a picture of the role of healthcare workers in promoting health among vulnerable populations. Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, health-seeking behaviors, obstetric danger signs, reproductive health, knowledge, attitude.

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Assessment of factors associated with reproductive health seeking behaviours among adolescent mothers in Dodoma region

Mbwambo,

Gibore

2024

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Knowledge of danger signs in pregnancy and their associated factors among pregnant women in Hosanna Town, Hadiya Zone, southern Ethiopia

Mesele

Syuom

Molla

2023

Front. Reprod. Health

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BackgroundDanger signs in pregnancy can warn of maternal health problems. In developing African countries, including Ethiopia, the rate of maternal mortality is high. There is little knowledge of danger signs during pregnancy and their associated factors at the community level in the study area.MethodsA community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted to assess knowledge about danger signs among pregnant women in Hosanna Zuria Kebeles between 30 June and 30 July 2021. A simple random sampling method was used to select eligible pregnant women. The sample size was proportionally allocated based on the number of pregnant women in each kebele. Data were collected in face-to-face interviews using a pretested questionnaire. The descriptive results were presented as proportions, whereas the analytic results were presented as adjusted odds ratios (AOR).ResultsThe prevalence of good knowledge of danger signs in pregnancy was 259/410 (63.2%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 58.3–67.8). The most common known danger signs during pregnancy were severe vaginal bleeding (n = 227, 55.4%), followed by blurred vision (n = 224, 54.6%). In the multivariable analysis, the age of the respondent (AOR = 3.29, 95% CI 1.15–9.38), the tertiary education of the mother (AOR = 5.40, 95% CI 2.56–11.34), and the number of live births (AOR = 3.95, 95% CI 2.08–7.48) were statistically significant factors.ConclusionThere was an adequate prevalence of knowledge of danger signs in pregnancy among pregnant mothers compared with different studies in Ethiopia and different countries. Advanced maternal age, the respondent's level of education, and the number of live births were found to be independent determining factors for the level of knowledge on danger signs in pregnancy among pregnant mothers. Health facilities and healthcare providers should focus on antenatal care and the age and parity of the mother when giving information about danger signs in pregnancy. The Ministry of Health should provide reproductive health services in rural areas and encourage education for women. Further studies need to be conducted and include danger signs in the three trimesters using a qualitative study design.

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Knowledge and factors associated with obstetric danger signs among married men in Dessie town, South Wollo, North-East Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

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Assessment of factors associated with reproductive health seeking behaviours among adolescent mothers in Dodoma region

Assessment of factors associated with reproductive health seeking behaviours among adolescent mothers in Dodoma region

Knowledge of danger signs in pregnancy and their associated factors among pregnant women in Hosanna Town, Hadiya Zone, southern Ethiopia

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