Utilization and Associated Factors of Insecticide Treated Bed Net among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic of Addis Zemen Hospital, North-Western Ethiopia: An Institutional Based Study

Introduction. Insecticide treated bed net (ITN) is one type of cost-effective vector control approach for the prevention of malaria. It has to be treated with insecticide and needs ongoing treatment with chemicals. Malaria infcetion during pregnancy is a amajor health problem in Ethiopia. Little is known about the utilization of ITN by pregnant women in the study area. This study was aimed to assess utilization and associated factors of insecticide-treated nets among pregnant women in Adis Zemen Hospital. Methods. This hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted in Adis Zemen from May 1 to 30, 2018, among 226 pregnant mothers. After obtaining informed consent, data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire via face to face interview. To reach the study unit, a systematic random sampling technique was used. The collected data were entered, cleaned, checked using Epi data version 3.1, and finally analyzed using SPSS version 20. Binary and multivariable logistic regressions were computed to identify significantly associated variables at 95% confidence interval. Result. A total of 226 pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinics participated in making the response rate 100%. Among a total 226 subjects, 160(70.8%) of mothers had good utilization of insecticide bet net. Mothers who had an educational status of college and above were 2.8 times more likely to utilize insecticide-treated bed net than mothers who could not read and write (AOR; 2. 8: CI; 1.9, 6.5). Mothers whose age was >30 were 70% times less likely utilized insecticide-treated bed net than mothers whose age was 30 and less (AOR;.3: CI;.2,.6). Conclusion and Recommendation. Utilization of insecticide-treated bed net by pregnant women is low in the study area. The participants’ age, educational status, household monthly income, and husband educational status were significantly associated with utilization of insecticide-treated bed net. Different stakeholders shall give a special attention to awareness creation on advantageous of insecticide bed net.

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Dietary Diversity and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Shashemane, Oromia, Central Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2019/3916864 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Melaku Desta ◽

Mohammed Akibu ◽

Mesfin Tadese ◽

Meskerem Tesfaye

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Dietary Diversity ◽

Antenatal Clinic ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Food Groups ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Central Ethiopia ◽

Pregnant Mothers

Background. Maternal dietary diversity is a proxy indicator of maternal nutrient adequacy and improves health outcomes for both mothers and babies. However, little is documented on dietary diversity among pregnant mothers. Therefore, this study assessed diet diversity and associated factors among pregnant mothers attending the antenatal clinic in Shashemane, Oromia, Central Ethiopia.Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 315 systematically selected pregnant women attending antenatal clinic of Shashemane town in April 2017. Dietary diversity was assessed using a 24 h dietary recall method, and the dietary diversity score was computed for ten food groups. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were computed to identify associated factors of dietary diversity.Result. In this study, only a quarter (25.4%) of pregnant mothers consumed adequate dietary diversity. Mother’s tertiary (AOR 3.18; 95% CI: 1.8, 6.35) and secondary (AOR 2.13; 95% CI: 2.32, 8.72) education, household monthly income above 3500 ETB (AOR = 2.24; 95% CI: 1.47, 7.78), livestock ownership (AOR = 4.15; 95% CI: 2.07, 9.86), women who got emotional support from the husband (AOR = 3.49; 95% CI: 1.12, 8.23), and women who participated in the shooping (AOR = 2.54; 95% CI: 3.27, 9.83) were more likely to attain the adequate dietary diversity.Conclusion. The study revealed that the overall consumption of adequate dietary diversity was found to be low. Developing the educational level of women, increasing household income and owning of livestock, increasing husbands’ support, and improving women’s participation in the shopping are recommended to improve women’s adequate dietary diversity.

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Determinants of dietary diversity practice among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed memorial referral hospital, Southern Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0250037 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. e0250037

Author(s):

Romedan Delil ◽

Beakal Zinab ◽

Hassen Mosa ◽

Ritbano Ahmed ◽

Habtamu Hassen

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Dietary Diversity ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Educational Status ◽

Antenatal Clinic ◽

Referral Hospital ◽

Outcome Variable ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

Cross Sectional

Background Dietary diversity has continued to receive a global attention among pregnant women as they have been considered susceptible to malnutrition because of their increased nutrient demands. Thus, a variety of foodstuffs in their diet are necessary for ensuring the appropriateness of their nutrient consumptions. This study, therefore assessed the dietary diversity practice and its determinants among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed memorial referral hospital, Southern Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out on 303 participants from May 1 to June 15, 2019 using a systematic random sampling technique. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS (version24.0). Both bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to decide the association of each explanatory variable with the outcome variable. Odds ratio with their 95% confidence intervals was calculated to identify the presence and strength of association, and statistical significance was declared at p < 0.05. Results The overall prevalence of adequate dietary diversity practices was observed to be 42.6%. The determinants of dietary diversity practice included earning of a monthly income ≥2000 Ethiopian birr (AOR = 1.62; 95%CI:1.19–2.85), maternal educational level (AOR = 2.50; 95% CI: 1.05–6.12), educational status of partner (AOR = 2.45; 95% CI:1.20, 9.57), having a partner who was a government employee (AOR = 4; 95% CI:2.18–7.21), and the receiving of nutritional information (AOR = 1.35; 95% CI: 3.39–6.94). Conclusions The study indicated that the overall consumption of adequate dietary diversity practice was found to be low. Therefore, increasing household income, enhancing nutritional related information, advancing the academic level of both wife and her partner is essential to improve women’s dietary diversity practice.

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Long lasting insecticide bed net utilization and associated factors among pregnant mothers in Fogera district, North West Ethiopia, 2018.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-22018/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Melese Damtie Abitew ◽

Kihinetu Gelaye Wudineh ◽

Simachew Animen Bantie ◽

Destawu Fetene Teshome ◽

Desiyalew Habtamu Tamiru

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Antenatal Clinic ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Bed Net ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

North West ◽

Vector Control Intervention ◽

North West Ethiopia ◽

Pregnant Mothers

Abstract Background: Long lasting insecticide bed net utilization is one of the major vector control intervention to prevent malaria in Ethiopia. Effective utilization of long lasting insecticide bed net has many impacts for decreasing malaria related morbidity and mortality among pregnant mothers.Methods : A community based cross sectional study was conducted from May 1-30, 2018 in Fogera district, North West Ethiopia. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants. A pre-tested and structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data was entered into epi-info and analyzed with SPSS software.Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression with 95% CI at P ≤ 0.05 was used to assess factors associated with net utilization.Result: The mean age of respondent was 28.26 (SD= 5.39). Over all knowledge of pregnant mothers about long lasting insecticide bed net was 68.7 % with 95% CI (64.1%-72.5%). Utilization of LLIN by interview was 88.3% and by observation was 68.3%. Pregnant mothers with secondary school (AOR = 2.449(1.125, 5.33)), had good knowledge about malaria (AOR=2.246(1.508, 3.344)), and had good knowledge about LLIN (AOR=2.1(1.417, 3.119)) were positively associated with LLIN utilization.Conclusion: Observational utilization of LLIN by pregnant mothers was 68.8% which was lower compared with WHO guideline. Those who had good knowledge about malaria and LLIN utilization, and educated mothers were positive significant factors for long lasting insecticide bed net utilization. Continuous health education on the use of long lasting insecticide bed net should be given to pregnant women at antenatal clinic to enhance its utilization.

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Anaemia in Pregnancy at Booking: Prevalence and Risk Factors among Antenatal Attendees in a Southern Nigeria General Hospital

Asian Journal of Medicine and Health ◽

10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i130112 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Victory E. Iyanam ◽

Alphonsus U. Idung ◽

Henry E. Jombo ◽

Ndifreke E. Udonwa

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

General Hospital ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Family Income ◽

Febrile Illness ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Educational Status ◽

Insecticide Treated Nets ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Despite the fact that anaemia is a preventable morbidity in most cases, its prevalence among pregnant women is still unacceptably high especially in rural and sub-urban settings. This is worrisome considering the enormous contribution of anaemia to maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study aimed at determining the prevalence of anaemia at booking, identifying and describing its risk factors among pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic of General Hospital, Etinan, a sub-urban area in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study involving 375 pregnant women seen at the antenatal (booking) clinic of General Hospital, Etinan, between April and October 2018, recruited through non-probability consecutive sampling technique. A pretested semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on socio-demographic, family and nutritional characteristics and obstetric and medical history of the respondents. Blood sample of each respondent was obtained from the median cubital vein, analysed with haemoglobinometer and their haemogloin (Hb) level determined and classified. Results: The age of the respondents ranged from 15-49 years with mean and standard deviation of 26.62 + 6.29 years. Results obtained show that out of 375 pregnant women, 265 had Hb <11g/dl giving 70.67% of anaemia among them. While 18.49% had mild anaemia (Hb:10.0-10.9g/dl), 4.15% had severe anaemia(Hb:<7.0g/dl). Anaemia was statistically associated with rural residence (p=0.024), low educational status (p=0.02), low family income (p=0.003), being married (p=0.016), lower parity (p=0.000), late booking (p=0.001), non-use of family planning (p=0.000), non-use of insecticide-treated nets (p=0.000), febrile illness in index pregnancy (p=0.000) and poor nutrition (p=0.000). Conclusion: The prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in the study is high. This has far-reaching negative implications on the health status of the women during pregnancy, delivery and puerperum and that of the fetus. The need for preconception counseling and screening, health and nutrition education, early booking, contraception, treatment and prevention of causes of febrile illness, priority to girl child education and overall poverty eradication measures and recommended.

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HUBUNGAN SOSIAL EKONOMI IBU HAMIL DI MASA PANDEMI COVID 19 DENGAN PEMAHAMAN TENTANG PELAYANAN KEBIDANAN DI RB KINASIH, SIDOHARJO, SRAGEN

Jurnal Kebidanan ◽

10.35872/jurkeb.v13i02.464 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (02) ◽

pp. 166

Author(s):

Rina Harwati ◽

Wahyuningsih .

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Quality Standard ◽

Economic Conditions ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Economic Relationship ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Pregnant Mothers

ABSTRAKPenurunan jumlah pengunjung ANC sebanyak 67,97% di RB Kinasih yang pada kenyataannya RB tersebut sudah meningkatkan standart mutu pelayanan kebidanan dan rendahnya pemahaman ibu hamil mengenai pelayanan kebidanan yang mempunyai sosial ekonomi yang berbeda-beda. Berdasarkan latar belakang tersebut, maka tujuan dari peneliti melakukan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara sosial ekonomi ibu hamil dengan pemahaman tentang pelayanan kebidanan. Desain penelitian ini adalah diskripsi korelasi dengan pendekatan cross seksional. Dalam pengambilan sampel, peneliti menggunakan tehnik acidental sampling . Data diambil menggunakan kuesioner. Untuk uji validitas dengan rumus Product Moment dan reliabilitas menggunakan Spearman Brown. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara sosial ekonomi dengan pemahaman tentang pelayanan kebidanan, hal ini dibuktikan dengan hasil perhitungan Chi Square yang lebih besar dari tabel Product Moment sebesar 3,784. Sosial ekonomi ibu hamil sangat berpengaruh terhadap pemahamannya dalam menerima pelayanan kebidanan sehingga diharapkan bidan harus lebih memperhatikan karakteristik ibu hamil dalam memberikan pelayanan karena segala informasi dan tindakan yang diberikan sangat tergantung dari karakteristik ibu hamil tersebut.Kata kunci : Sosial Ekonomi, Ibu Hamil, Pemahaman, Pelayanan KebidananSOCIAL ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIP OF PREGNANT MOTHERS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WITH UNDERSTANDING OF MIDWIFE SERVICES IN RB KINASIH, SIDOHARJO, SRAGEN ABSTRACTThe decrease in the number of ANC such 67,97% visitors at Kinasih RB, which in fact has increased the quality standard of midwifery services and the low understanding of pregnant women about midwifery services that have different socio-economic. Based on this background, the purpose of the researchers conducting this study was to determine the relationship between the socioeconomic status of pregnant women and their understanding of midwifery services. The design of this research is correlation description with cross sectional approach. In taking the sample, the researcher used the accidental sampling technique. Data were taken using a questionnaire. To test the validity with the Product Moment formula and reliability using Spearman Brown. The results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between socio-economic and understanding of midwifery services, this is evidenced by the results of the Chi Square calculation which is greater than the Product Moment table such 3,784. Socio-economic conditions of pregnant women greatly affect their understanding of receiving midwifery services, so it is hoped that midwives should pay more attention to the characteristics of pregnant women in providing services because all information and actions provided depend on the characteristics of the pregnant women.Keywords: Socio-Economic, Pregnant Women, Understanding, Midwifery Services

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Relationship of pregnant mother’s anxiety level with preparation for childbirth during Covid-19 pandemic in Surabaya, Indonesia

Majalah Obstetri & Ginekologi ◽

10.20473/mog.v29i32021.102-107 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 102

Author(s):

Irma Maya Puspita ◽

Nova Elok Mardliyana

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Survey Method ◽

Sufficient Information ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Social Media Networks ◽

Relationship Of ◽

Good Preparation ◽

Pregnant Mothers

HIGHLIGHT1. Due to Covid-19 pandemics, anxiety among pregnant mothers is increasing and good preparation for childbirth is needed.2. A survey was carried out to find pregnant mothers level of anxiety and preparation for childbirth during the pandemics.3. Most of the pregnant mothers were severely anxious, but most of them also felt prepared for childbirth. No relationship was found between anxiety and preparedness for childbirth. ABSTRACTObjective: Corona Virus (COVID-19) currently occurring in Indonesia greatly affects the health of the entire community, both physically and psychologically. During the pandemic period, social restrictions are required in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus, especially for pregnant women who are vulnerable to infection because of their weak immune system. This causes increased maternal anxiety during pregnancy. Therefore, good preparation for childbirth is needed so that mothers receive sufficient information and receive safe services from exposure to viruses.Materials and Methods: This research used an analytic survey method with a cross sectional approach. Done by distributing closed questions on online questionnaires to pregnant women in Surabaya through social media networks. The sampling technique used simple random sampling and managed to collect a sample of 90 people.Results: This research showed that pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Surabaya experienced 13% mild anxiety, 24% moderate anxiety, 63% severe anxiety. Preparation for childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Surabaya was 20% unprepared and 80% ready.Conclusion: There is no relationship between the anxiety experienced by pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic and their preparation for delivery. Pregnant women were worried that they can be exposed to the virus. Therefore, they can prepare for childbirth properly so that they can go through delivery safely and comfortably.

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Alcohol Use During Pregnancy and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Sub-saharan Africa: Further Analysis of the Recent Demographic and Health Survey Data

10.21203/rs.3.rs-877983/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Bezawit Mulat ◽

Wallelign Alemnew ◽

Kegnie Shitu

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Alcohol Drinking ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Educational Status ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

African Countries ◽

Sub Saharan ◽

Pregnant Mothers

Abstract BackgroundAlcohol drinking during pregnancy is towering in spite of the well-established prove on its unfavorable pregnancy results and destitute child improvement. Despite such enormous consequences, there are limited data that explore about the extent of alcohol drinking and its associated factors among mothers during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa. ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among pregnant mothers in sub-Saharan Africa. MethodA community based crossectional demographic and health survey was conducted from 2013 to 2017 among four Sub-Sahara African countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Liberia and Zimbabwe. A two-stage stratified sampling technique was employed to select the participants. Multivariable Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy. A p-value less than 0.05 and 95% confidence interval were used to declare statistical significance.ResultA total of 3,953 weighed sample of pregnant mothers were included in the study. The mean age of the participants was 27.3 (± 6.8) years with an age range of 15-49 years. The overall prevalence of alcohol use during pregnancy was 22.8% with (95% CI (21.5, 24)) and it was significantly associated with increased age (AOR=1.02, 95% CI (1.01, 1.04)), Muslim religion follower ( AOR=0.07, 95% (0.05,0.11), husband/partner’s educational status of primary (AOR=0.7 ,95% CI (0.55,0.84), secondary (AOR=0.53, 95% CI ( 0.41,0.7)) and higher (AOR=0.49 , 95% CI(0.31,0.8), being currently working (AOR=1.5,95% CI ( 1.09,1.55) , having ANC visit ( AOR=0.82, 95% C I(0.68,0.98) and increased gravidity ( AOR=0.93,95% CI( 0.86,0.99).Conclusion Alcohol drinking during pregnancy was high among pregnants in sub-Saharan African countries. Maternal age, religion, husband educational status, current working status of the mother, presence of ANC visit and gravidity of the mother were factors which have significant association with alcohol drinking during pregnancy. This calls a tailored behavior change intervention to reduce alcohol use during pregnancy. More emphasis should also be given for pregnant women with no ANC visit, lower gravidity, and an illiterate husband, currently working and Christianity followers.

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Prevalence of HIV/AIDS Among Pregnant Mothers Aged 18 – 49 Years Attending Antenatal Clinic At Mukono Health Centre IV.

10.51168/sjhrafrica.v2i3.42 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Ramadhan Ndhego

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Centre ◽

Antenatal Clinic ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Aids Epidemic ◽

Social And Economic Development ◽

Mukono District ◽

Pregnant Mothers ◽

Hiv Aids

Background: The HIV/AIDS epidemic is a serious threat to social and economic development around the world. Uganda’s HIV/AIDS prevalence rate has shot up from 6.4% in 2005 to 7.3% whereas in pregnant mothers of all ages is at 6.1%. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Mukono district in Uganda worries leaders, and according to the local newspaper, the general prevalence in this area is said to be 9%. No study has documented the prevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Mukono Health centre IV. Methods: The study took place at Mukono HCIV which is found in Mukono municipal council Mukono district on Kampala - Jinja road. The design was cross-sectional using both quantitative and qualitative methods where the pregnant mothers between the ages 18-49yrs were involved in the study at the antenatal clinic using the methods that are provided for their inclusion and exclusion study purposes. The data was summarized in form of bar graphs, pie charts, and tables using Microsoft excel program and SPSS. Results: The general prevalence of HIV/AIDS among pregnant women who sought ANC in Mukono Health Centre IV was 7 %. The research indicated that the majority of the pregnant women n=88, were in the age group of 25-31 years 49 (55.7%), 31(35.2%) had attained a secondary level of education while 30(34.1%) had attained a tertiary level of education. Conclusion and recommendation: Positive mothers should get access to psychological support hence enhancing the utilization of VCT by the mothers. Men's involvement is necessary and they need to be encouraged and sensitized from the communities to accompany their partners to the clinic and attend counselling sessions, this is to help equip them both with the necessary information on PMTCT.

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Prevalence of Anaemia among Pregnant Women in the First Antenatal Care (ANC) Clinic Visit in St. Mary's Hospital Okpoga, Okpokwu Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria

International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health ◽

10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1330509 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 30-37

Author(s):

P. N. Atser ◽

E. B. Iorliam ◽

M. Ochogwu ◽

J. Ondoma ◽

S. Wuam

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Formal Education ◽

Medical Condition ◽

Intermittent Preventive Treatment ◽

Preventive Treatment ◽

Educational Status ◽

Antenatal Clinic ◽

Clinic Visit ◽

Pregnant Mothers

Aims: The study was carried out to determine the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women attending St. Mary's Hospital Okpoga, Benue State, Nigeria, with respect to demographic factors, socio-economic and underlying medical determinants among pregnant women. Methodology: A retrospective study design was used for the study. The study of 858 pregnant women who booked for antenatal care (ANC) between March 2019 to March 2020 was done. Their records were retrieved from the Records Department and the ANC unit using a standard proforma. Results: The findings revealed that prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women at booking was (55.2%). The highest prevalence of anaemia by age range 15-20 years was (62.2%), by educational status, highest prevalence was among those with no formal education (84.3%), by occupation highest prevalence was among house wives (59.9%). By underlying medical condition – severe form of parasitaemia (78.5%), by degree of severity, mild form of anaemia 74.1%, was most prevalent. By parity, it was highest among multiparous women (66.9%), by habitants it was highest among rural habitants (73.9%) while prevalence by gestational age it was highest among pregnant mothers who were in their 3rd trimester (60%) in the first antenatal care (ANC) visit. Conclusion: Pregnant mothers need to book early for antenatal clinic to access services such as intermittent preventive treatment, uptake of iron supplements and anthelmintics. They should also be empowered economically to access ANC in order to reduce the problem of anaemia in pregnancy.

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Prevalence and associated factors of undernutrition among pregnant women vising ANC clinic in Silte zone, southern Ethiopia

10.21203/rs.3.rs-29202/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammed Muze ◽

Mubarak Yesse ◽

Shemsu Kedir ◽

Abdulmejid Mustefa

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Dietary Change ◽

Health Facilities ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Birth Intervals ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Maternal Undernutrition

Abstract Background: Maternal undernutrition is highly prevalent in underdeveloped country. Hence, this study was intended to determine prevalence and associated factors of undernutrition among pregnant women visiting ANC follow up clinics of health facilities.Method: Facility based cross sectional study was conducted from July to January 2019. Data was collected by using structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) was measured by standard non stretchable MUAC tape. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select 422 study participants from 11 randomly selected health facilities. Sample size was allocated proportionately to each health facilities. Data was entered into a computer using Epi data 3.1 and edited, cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Both bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses was employed to identify factors associated with maternal undernutrition.Result: This study found 91 (21.8%) of study subjects were undernourished. Age greater than 31 years of women (AOR=0.15; 95% CI: 0.03, 0.93), Birth intervals > 2 years (AOR= 0.18; 95% CI: 0.04, 0.76), good nutritional knowledge (AOR=0.34; 95% CI: 0.17, 0.67), and having no dietary change as a result of current pregnancy AOR=6.02; 95% CI: 2.99, 12.14) were significantly associated with undernutrition.Conclusion and recommendation: The prevalence of undernutrition among pregnant women was 21.8 % indicates little decrement. Age of women, Birth intervals, and Dietary change as a result of current pregnancy and Nutrition knowledge were important risk factors/ predictors of undernutrition (MUAC < 23 cm). Government, and other concerned bodies should strength nutritional counseling of pregnant women at health setting and in community level with giving special emphasis to adolescent pregnant women (Age ≤20 years old).

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