Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among antenatal clinic attendees in South–South Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Collins Ejakhianghe Maximilian Okoror ◽  
Vivian Ossaidiom Omuemu
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs

scholarly journals Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as ‘good’ (≥80%), ‘satisfactory’ (60–79%) and ‘poor’ (< 60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics was tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge ('good’ versus ‘satisfactory’ and ‘poor’ combined) were assessed with odds ratios using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had ‘good’ knowledge, 245 (58.1%) had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge and 157 (37.2%) had ‘poor’ knowledge. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 women (20.3%) could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having ‘good’ level of knowledge. Conclusions Most pregnant women had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Understanding of Obstetric Danger Signs Among Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Mother And Child Health ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies

Abstract Background: The third Sustainable Development Goal aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as “good” (≥80%), “satisfactory” (60 – 79%) and “poor” (<60%). Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics were tested using Chi-square, Fisher’s Exact and t-tests. Corresponding non-parametric tests were performed where appropriate. Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Results with p<0.05 were considered significant.Results: Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had “good knowledge”, 245 (58.1%) had “satisfactory knowledge” and 157 (37.2%) had “poor knowledge”. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 (20.3%) women could not recall any danger signs. Women were most knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) and least knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Knowledge level was significantly associated with reading Mother and Child Health Handbook, mother’s education level, husband’s education level, number of antenatal care visits, gestational age and past surgery on reproductive tract. Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled significantly correlated with the period of gestation. Conclusions: Most pregnant women had satisfactory knowledge score but recognized the appropriate actions warranted during obstetric emergencies. The MCH Handbook has played a significant role in improving knowledge and understanding of danger signs.

scholarly journals Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background: The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as “good” (≥80%), “satisfactory” (60 – 79%) and “poor” (<60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics were tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge (“good” versus “satisfactory and poor” combined) were assessed with odds ratios (OR) using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant.Results: Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had “good knowledge”, 245 (58.1%) had “satisfactory knowledge” and 157 (37.2%) had “poor knowledge”. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 (20.3%) women could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having good level of knowledge. Conclusions: Most pregnant women had satisfactory knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.

scholarly journals Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayyuba Rabiu ◽  
Habiba Isah Ladu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
P Value ◽  
Danger Sign ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
The Mean

Knowledge of obstetric danger sign promotes active preparation and decision making for delivery by pregnant women and their families. It assists in decision making for seeking health care in case of complications. This study was aimed at determining the knowledge of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Murtala Muhammad specialist hospital Kano. It was a cross sectional survey among 394 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic. Information on knowledge of obstetric danger signs were recorded on a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 19 Computer Software (IBM SPSS Statistics Inc., IL, Chicago USA). Quantitative variables were summarized using measures of central tendency and measures of variability. Qualitative variables were summarized using frequencies and percentages. A P value of ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The mean age ±SD was 26.9±6.21 years. The mean gestational age at booking was 29.7±7.22 weeks. Two hundred and eightysix (77.1%) Pregnant women were aware that unforeseen problems related to pregnancy can occur during any pregnancy that can endanger the life of the woman. These problems include bleeding 176 (61.6%) and convulsion 96 (33.6%). Should any of those problems occur, a woman should preferably visit government hospital 366 (92.9%). Concerning danger signs of pregnancy, the respondents mentioned that a health worker advised them at least once, about danger signs of serious health problems during pregnancy, child birth or soon after 228 (63.3%). The study findings generally revealed that there was awareness of obstetrics danger signs. Vaginal bleeding was the commonest obstetric danger sign known. Knowledge of obstetric danger signs was statistically associated with parity and age group.

scholarly journals Men’s Knowledge of Obstetric Danger Signs, Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Rural Tanzania

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. e0125978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Furaha August ◽  
Andrea B. Pembe ◽  
Rose Mpembeni ◽  
Pia Axemo ◽  
Elisabeth Darj
Keyword(s):  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Complication Readiness ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Rural Tanzania ◽  
Men’S Knowledge

scholarly journals Antenatal care and determinants of obstetric danger signs awareness of immediate postpartum women at Buea Regional Hospital, Cameroon

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agbor Nathan Emeh ◽  
Atem Njabnjem Atem ◽  
Atongno Ashu Humphrey ◽  
Tambetakaw Njang Gilbert ◽  
Fongang Che Landis
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs

scholarly journals Health Care Seeking Behavior of Obstetric Danger Signs and its Associated Factors Among Pregnant and Delivered Mothers in Kewot District, North Shoa Zone, Amara Region, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Tadesse ◽  
Akine Eshete ◽  
Tadesse Mamo ◽  
Sadat Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Healthcare Seeking Behavior

Abstract Background: Many mothers died due to preventable causes in developing countries like Ethiopia. so, this study aims to assess the healthcare-seeking behavior of obstetric danger signs among pregnant and delivered mothers in 1 year before the study period in Kewot districts. Method: A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study design supplemented by qualitative technique was conducted from April 20 -April 30, 2019, in the Kewot district. Pregnant and delivered mothers were selected by systematic random sampling technique and interviewed with a response rate of 98.2%, Using purposive sampling 3 key-informants and 5 mothers were selected for in-depth interview of a qualitative study. Data were entered into Epi data version 3.1.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 21 and the logistic regressions model was applied to identify the associated factors. Results: A total of 363 participants were involved in the study. Among participants, 211(58.1 %) at (95% CI; CI: 53.7%-63.1%) were sought appropriate health care action. Women who have ANC follow up (AOR=1.735,95%CI:1.107-2.721), knowledgeable about danger sign, (AOR=2.430,95 % CI:1.360-4.342), the decision for own health care seeking (AOR=2.514,95% CI:1.130-5.501), and women who cannot able to judge graveness of condition (AOR=0.509,95% CI:0.302-0.859) were significantly associated with appropriate healthcare-seeking behavior.Conclusion: Having antenatal care follow up, knowledge about danger signs, inability to judge the graveness of conditions and inability to decide alone for own health care were factors that prevent appropriate health care seeking action. So, there should be health information dissemination about danger signs for every pregnant mother in the catchment area and during their visit to health institutions.

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