Level of Knowledge About Neonatal Danger Signs and Determinant Factors Among Recently Delivered Mothers in Mekedella Woreda, Northeast Ethiopia 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study

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.

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ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENERIMAAN PETANI TERHADAP PRODUK REKAYASA GENETIKA

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2010.5.2.113-120 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 113 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Guspri Devi Artanti ◽

Hardinsyah Hardinsyah ◽

Dewa Ketut Sadra Swastika ◽

Retnaningsih Retnaningsih

Keyword(s):

Positive Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Font Size ◽

High Quality ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Determinant Factors ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The Government ◽

Determinant Factor

This cross sectional study was aimed at analyzing determinant factors of farmer’s acceptance on GMO Product. For these purpose 150 farmers was selected from Jombang District (East Java) and 150 rests was selected from Deli Serdang District (North Sumatera). A logistic regression was applied to analyze the determinant factors of farmer’s acceptance on GMO. The result showed that determinant factor of farmer’s acceptance was farmer’s knowledge on GMO. The higher level of knowledge, the lower the acceptance. The knowledge of farmer’s on GMO was different between the two areas. Another result of this study showed farmers expectation about GMO Food could be circulated it can give positive impact: high quality for their agriculture produce; increase the productivity of Indonesian agriculture; and more information and socialization about GMO Product from the government. The government preferably compiled the program to increase knowledge of the farmer’s against GMO by carrying out the approach and giving of information and the fact about GMO in the field through the increased in the activity of farmer’s involvement in the farmers group.

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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

10.21203/rs.3.rs-103140/v2 ◽

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.

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Knowledge of neonatal danger signs among recently delivered mothers in Mekedella woreda, Northeast Ethiopia, in 2017: a cross-sectional study

Public Health ◽

10.1016/j.puhe.2019.11.016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 180 ◽

pp. 85-89 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gebyaw Molla ◽

Yihun Miskir ◽

Amare Belachew

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Danger Signs ◽

Northeast Ethiopia

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Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs and Associated Factors Among Mothers Who Gave Birth in the Past Six Months in Chole District, Arsi Zone, South East Ethiopia: Cross sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-122223/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tamirat Getachew ◽

Tesfaye Assebe ◽

Merga Dheresa ◽

Addis Eyeberu ◽

Teklehaimanot Gereziher

Keyword(s):

Newborn Care ◽

Educational Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Essential Newborn Care ◽

Danger Signs ◽

The Past ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Antenatal Visits

Abstract Background: Early detection of neonatal illness by mothers is an important step towards improving newborn survival. Even though mother’s knowledge of neonatal danger signs plays a critical role in reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality, studies on the area are limited and most of them are institution-based study which do not include rural mothers and mothers with home delivery. Therefore, the study aimed to assess knowledge of neonatal danger signs and associated factors among mother’s who gave birth in the past 6 months.Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 520 postnatal mothers by using multistage sampling method from March 1-15, 2019. The data were entered into Epi data version 3.1 and then exported into SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate analysis were used by using binary logistic regression to identify factors associated with mother’s knowledge of neonatal danger signs. Statistical significance was declared at p-value less than 0.05. Results: Mother’s level of knowledge on neonatal danger signs was found to be 50.2% (95%CI: 46.3%, 54.3%). Mother’s and husband’s secondary and above educational level [AOR= 2.15 95%CI: (1.11, 4.17)], and [AOR: 2.05, 95%CI: (1.07, 3.94) respectively, being in Urban [AOR=5.83, 95%CI: (2.77, 12.24)], had four or more antenatal visits [AOR: 2.10, 95%CI: (1.13, 3.90)], counseled during antenatal care [AOR= 4.33 95%CI: (1.88, 9.98)] and knowledge about essential newborn care [AOR=3.91 95%CI: (2.05, 7.48)] were significantly associated with mother’s knowledge of neonatal danger signs. Conclusion: The study revealed that mother’s level of knowledge towards neonatal danger signs was low. Mother’s educational status, husband’s educational status, place of residence, number of antenatal visits, counseled during antenatal visit and knowledge about essential newborn care were significantly associated.

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Health Care Seeking Behaviour on Neonatal Danger Signs among Mothers in Tenta District, Northeast Ethiopia: Community based cross- sectional study.

International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ◽

10.5897/ijnm2017.0266 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 85-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Molla Gebeyaw ◽

Gonie Alemayehu ◽

Belachew Tefera ◽

Admasu Bitiya

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Care Seeking ◽

Care Seeking ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Danger Signs ◽

Northeast Ethiopia ◽

Health Care Seeking Behaviour ◽

Care Seeking Behaviour

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The Pattern and Level of Knowledge on Obstetric and Newborn Danger Signs and Birth Preparedness among Pregnant Women in Dodoma Municipal: a Cross Sectional Study

East African Health Research Journal ◽

10.24248/eahrj.v4i1.624 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 73-80

Author(s):

Theresia John Masoi ◽

Stephen Mathew Kibusi ◽

Lilungulu Athanas ◽

Alex Ernest Ibolinga

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Birth Preparedness ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Danger Signs ◽

Level Of Knowledge

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Disposal Practices of Unused Medications Among Patients in Public Health Centers of Dessie Town, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study

Current Drug Safety ◽

10.2174/1574886315666200331140400 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 105-110

Author(s):

Haile Kassahun ◽

Dugessa Tesfaye

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Centers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Global Challenge ◽

Northeast Ethiopia ◽

Unused Medications ◽

At Home

Background: Disposal of pharmaceutical waste among patients is a global challenge especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. Improper medication disposal can lead to health problems and environmental contaminations. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess disposal practices of unused medications among patients in public health centers of Dessie town, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 263 patients in four public health centers of Dessie town, Ethiopia from March to June, 2019. Face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires were used to collect data from each study subject. Results: The majority of the respondents, 224 (85.17%) had unused medications at their home during the study period. The most commonly reported disposal method in the present study was flushing down into a toilet 66 (25.09%). None of the respondents practiced returning unused medications to Pharmacy. Moreover, 85 (32.31%) of the respondents reported never disposing their medications and believed that it is acceptable to store medications at home for future use. Conclusion: In the present study, there was a high practice of keeping medications at home and most of the disposal practices were not recommended methods. In addition, most of the respondents did not get advice from pharmacists and other health care professionals on how to dispose off unused medications. Hence, there is a need for proper education and guidance of patients regarding disposal practices of unused medications.

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Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards preeclampsia and its associated factors in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a multi‐center facility‐based cross‐sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-03647-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Maru Mekie ◽

Dagne Addisu ◽

Minale Bezie ◽

Abenezer Melkie ◽

Dejen Getaneh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

First Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Study Participants ◽

South Gondar

Abstract Background Preeclampsia has the greatest impact on maternal mortality which complicates nearly a tenth of pregnancies worldwide. It is one of the top five maternal mortality causes and responsible for 16 % of direct maternal death in Ethiopia. Little is known about the level of knowledge and attitude towards preeclampsia in Ethiopia. This study was designed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards preeclampsia and its associated factors in South Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A multicenter facility-based cross-sectional study was implemented in four selected hospitals of South Gondar Zone among 423 pregnant women. Multistage random sampling and systematic random sampling techniques were used to select the study sites and the study participants respectively. Data were entered in EpiData version 3.1 while cleaned and analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed. Adjusted odds ratio with 95 % confidence interval were used to identify the significance of the association between the level of knowledge on preeclampsia and its predictors. Results In this study, 118 (28.8 %), 120 (29.3 %) of the study participants had good knowledge and a positive attitude towards preeclampsia respectively. The likelihood of having good knowledge on preeclampsia was found to be low among women with no education (AOR = 0.22, 95 % CI (0.06, 0.85)), one antenatal care visit (ANC) (AOR = 0.13, 95 % CI (0.03, 0.59)). Whereas, those who booked for ANC in the first trimester (AOR = 6.59, 95 % CI (1.43, 30.33)), gave the last birth at a health facility (AOR = 2.61, 955 CI (1.03, 6.61)), and experienced a complication during previous births (AOR = 3.67, 95 % CI (1.78, 7.57)) were more likely to be knowledgeable on preeclampsia. Conclusions No formal education and not attending four ANC visits were associated with poor knowledge of preeclampsia. While participants who visited health facilities during the first trimester, who gave birth at health facilities, and those who experienced a complication in previous births were more likely to be knowledgeable on preeclampsia. Improving the numbers of ANC visits and encouraging facility delivery are important measures to improve women’s knowledge on preeclampsia. Health education regarding preeclampsia risk factors, symptoms, and complications shall be emphasized.

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