Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Obstetric Danger Signs during Pregnancy in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia

Nurgi, Sodere; Tachbele, Erdaw; Dibekulu, Wondwosen; Wondim, Mulugeta Aseratie

doi:10.21767/1791-809x.1000533

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“…In our study, women recognized more danger signs that might occur during pregnancy, followed by the intrapartum and postpartum periods. Our finding is in agreement with a study conducted in Ethiopia, where the participants were most knowledgeable about danger signs during their pregnancy period [20]. In contrast to our findings, a study conducted in Uganda found that the participants' knowledge of at least one danger sign was highest during childbirth and the postpartum period [8].…”

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Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among Saudi Arabian women

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Background: In the Middle East, tremendous efforts have been made to promote both maternal and child health. However, there is little information in the literature about maternal knowledge of obstetric danger signs. Thus, this study aims to investigate Saudi Arabian women's knowledge of obstetric danger signs and their determinant factors. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted in primary health care centers (PHCCs) in Riyadh City. A proportionate random sample of women who have delivered during the past 2 years was selected from the PHCCs. Data were then collected through structured interviews; the questionnaire was developed based on the literature review. Results: A random sample of 1397 women were included in the final analysis of this study. During pregnancy, 21.1% of the participants reported that they knew about swollen hands or faces. During labor, 23.1% of the participants reported that they knew about prolonged labor (> 12 h). At postpartum, 26.3% of the participants reported that they knew about foul-smelling vaginal discharge. In this study, women in the northern region of Riyadh who visited government hospitals had significantly higher odds of knowing at least one obstetric danger sign. A statistically significant difference was found between the participants' knowledge of at least one obstetric danger sign and her 11-15 times of antenatal care visit. Conclusions: A dedicated health education guide, and a kingdom-wide maternal and child health preventive care promotion program could improve the health and wellbeing of expectant mothers. In these programs, it is essential to focus on birth preparedness, with danger signs recognition, and the integrate health-related data for the whole kingdom.

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Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among Saudi Arabian women

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“…The difference may be due to study period difference and increasing the number of staffs which providing counseling on danger signs during antenatal, childbirth and postnatal period. The finding of this study was comparable with the same study conducted in Debre berhan city administration 61.1% [18]. Vaginal bleeding during childbirth was also mentioned by about 60% of the respondents, while persistent headache and blurred vision was mentioned by 24.9%, which was higher than study conducted in aleta wendo district, sidama zone 55 and 7%.…”

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Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and associated factors: a study among mothers in Shashamane town, Oromia region, Ethiopia

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Background: Child birth which is a special moment for parents, families and communities is also a time of intense vulnerability. In many developing countries including Ethiopia, maternal morbidity and mortality still pose a substantial burden. Raising awareness of women about the danger signs of pregnancy and childbirth is the first essential step in appropriate and timely obstetric care. Objective: To assess the knowledge of obstetric danger signs among mothers and associated factors in Shashamane town, oromia region, Ethiopia. Methods: A community based cross sectional study design was employed. All kebeles were included in study; the number of households was determined using proportionate-to-population size then systematic random sampling technique to select 422 women who gave birth in Shashamane town between April and May 2018. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was checked and entered into Epi data version 3.1 then exported to Statistical Package for Social Science version 23 for analysis. Univariate, bivariate and multivariable analysis with 95% CI was carried out. Women who spontaneously mentioned at least two danger signs of pregnancy from eight items were considered to have good knowledge of the obstetric danger signs. Result: A total of 422 mothers were involved in the study. The mean age of the respondent was 25 with a standard deviation of 4.3 year. 59.5% of the respondents were found to have poor knowledge of obstetric danger signs. Majority of respondents mentioned vaginal bleeding (64.7%) as a danger sign of pregnancy. According to the result of the multivariable analysis, antenatal care was significantly associated with the knowledge of obstetric danger sign. Respondents who attended antenatal care were 1.26 times more likely to have good knowledge of obstetric danger signs than those who had no antenatal care [AOR = 1.26, 95%CI (1.08-1.85)]. Respondents who gave birth at health center were 3.57 time more likely to have good knowledge of obstetric danger signs than those who gave birth at home [AOR = 3.57, 95%CI (1.23-10.39)]. Conclusion: According to this study, the knowledge of obstetric danger signs was poor. Some of the factors associated with this knowledge were antenatal care attendance and place of delivery; therefore, it is recommended that mothers should have at least four antenatal visits; this may create good relationship with the providers and enhance their knowledge. In addition to this providing compassionate and respectful maternity care in health facility is also crucial steps to attract more women to health facilities, and to reduce home deliveries.

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“…This finding is in agreement with (Abrahim et al, 2017) inEgypt, (Gebrehiwot et al, 2014) (5,6,7) Also, this finding was concur with a study conducted by (Solomon et al, 2014) in Central Ethiopia, (Mwilike et al, 2013) in Tanzania , (Okura et al, 2012) in Jordan , (Rashad et al, 2010) in Egypt, who reported low levels of knowledge about danger signs and symptoms . (8,9,3,10) Regarding association between pregnant women's knowledge women's and study variables this study shows that there are a statistical significant differences between pregnant women's knowledge and socio demographic variables, while no statistical significance differences between pregnant women's knowledge and reproductive characteristics, this finding agree with that reported in Jordan by (Okura et al, 2012), in Egypt by (Rashad, 2010), in Egypt conducted by (Abrahim et al, 2017), in North Ethiopia by (Nurgi, et. al., 2014), in Debra Town, Ethiopia by (Solomon et al, 2014), ,in Ethiopia by (Ndudi et al ,2015) , in Debar Towne in Ethiopia by (Mengesha et al , 2012 ) and in Tanzania by (Mwilke et al, 2007).…”

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Knowledge about Danger Signs and Symptoms of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Centers in Baghdad City.

Abas¹,

Fakhredeen²

2017

IOSR JNHS

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Obstetric Danger Signs during Pregnancy in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia

Abstract: Background: Pregnancy danger signs are the major health problems and cause of mortality among women in developing countries. Majority (99%) of maternal death occurred in developing countries from the total of 529,000 mothers' death.

Cited by 21 publications

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Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among Saudi Arabian women

Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among Saudi Arabian women

Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and associated factors: a study among mothers in Shashamane town, Oromia region, Ethiopia

Knowledge about Danger Signs and Symptoms of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Centers in Baghdad City.

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