scholarly journals Factors associated with late ANC initiation among pregnant women in select public health centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: unmatched case–control study design

2017 ◽  
Vol Volume 8 ◽  
pp. 223-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kahasse Gebrekidan ◽  
Alemayehu Worku
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Control Study

Hubungan Dukungan Suami dengan Pemanfaatan Kelas Ibu Hamil di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Harapan Raya Pekanbaru

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusmaharani Yusmaharani
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Pregnant Mother ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

 One of the program to improve the health of pregnant women is by holding Class of pregnant women, it’smeans to learn together about the health of pregnant women. In 2015 from 20 public health centers in Pekanbaru there are only 3.7 percent of pregnant women's classes, which should reach 80 percent of pregnant women's classes. This happens because many classes of pregnant women are formed by public health center but no mothers are participating in the class. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the utilization of the class of pregnant women. The design of this study is cross sectional with a large sample of 211 people. Sampling method used systematically random sampling. Data analysis was done by univariat and bivariate. The resultsr research was obtained by mothers who do not use the class of pregnant women as much as 163 people (77 percent). The result of bivariate analysis showed that P value less than 0,001 (OR: 10,6, C.I.95 percent: 3,864 to 29,124) meaning that there is a significant correlation between Support by Husband and Utilization of Maternal Class. The conclusion in this research that there is a relationship between support by husband with the utilization of pregnant mother class. Keyword:Support by Husben, Utilization, Pregnant.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated with Postpartum Depression Among Mothers Attending Public Health Centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addishiwet Fantahun ◽  
Amsale Cherie ◽  
Leul Deribe
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of ◽  
Health Institutions

Objectives:Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a serious public health problem that leads to high maternal morbidity and mortality, enormously affecting the infant, family and society. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with postpartum depression among postpartum mothers attending public health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016.Methods:Facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2016-April 2016 among 633 postpartum women. Four sub cities were identified through simple random sampling technique among 10 sub cities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Furthermore, the study participants were determined by systematic random sampling after 10 health centers were selected by lottery method and the number of participants in each health center was proportionally allocated. In order to determine postpartum depression, participants were rated using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the findings were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression. P-value less than 0.05 with 95% confidence interval was used to state the association.Results:The study revealed prevalence of postpartum depression among mothers was 23.3%. Moreover, women who were unmarried, had unplanned pregnancy, delivered without presence of any relatives in health institutions, had previous history of child health, had history of substance use and had low income were found to more often display postpartum depression.Conclusion:For optimal maternal health care provision in regards to postpartum depression, integration of mental health service in addition to inter sectoral collaboration of women’s affair with health institutions is crucial.

scholarly journals Exploring maternal nutrition counseling provided by health professionals during antenatal care follow-up: a qualitative study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-2019

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matyas Atnafu Alehegn ◽  
Tsegaye Kebede Fanta ◽  
Agumas Fentahun Ayalew
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Nutrition Counseling ◽  
Institutional Barriers ◽  
Size Adjustment ◽  
Sample Size Adjustment ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

Abstract Background Nutritional awareness and practice of women during pregnancy could be determining their nutritional status, which significantly affects the outcome of pregnancy. Therefore this study aims to explore the maternal nutrition counseling provided by health professionals for pregnant women, Barriers to maternal nutrition, and major interventions. Methods A descriptive study design with a qualitative method by using ground theory tradition, based on constructivist research approach and Charmaz’s (2000) study design has been conducted from September-01/2019 _November-16/2019 among pregnant women who got ANC service in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A purposive sampling technique was used. Practical observations and in-depth interviews were conducted. The sample size adjustment has been carried out according to the information saturation obtained, and finally, 81 practical observations, In-depth interview with two center managers, nine health professionals and eleven term pregnant women has been conducted. An observational checklist and Semi-structured, open-ended questionnaires were used. Data, the environment, and methodological triangulation were carried out. A conceptual framework has been established based on the data collected about the whole process of maternal nutrition counseling during pregnancy. ATLAS TI software was utilized for information analysis. The results Most participants responded that maternal nutrition counseling provided to pregnant mothers is not adequate and neglected by most stakeholders. From 81 practical observations, health professionals counseled to mothers were 10 what to feed, 4 what to limit to consume, and 5 were counseled about what to eat during pregnancy. Close to all the respondents agreed on the importance of providing nutrition counseled by the nutritionists. Most of the study participants emphasized a shortage of time as primary barriers. Institutional Barriers, Professional Barriers, Maternal Barriers, and Community Barriers were major barriers to nutrition counseling. Conclusions Generally, maternal nutrition counseling provided to pregnant mothers was not adequate and neglected by most stakeholders. Shortage of time due to client flow, Institutional Barriers, Professional Barriers, Maternal Barriers, and Community Barriers were major categories of maternal nutritional counseling barriers. Information update and timely preparation were recommended to health professionals.

scholarly journals Dietary diversity practice and associated factors among pregnant women attending ANC in Kolfe Keranyo sub city health center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsegahun Worku Brhanie ◽  
Walelgn Tefera ◽  
Mamo Dereje
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Dietary Diversity Score ◽  
Care Visit ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Adequate and healthy diet during pregnancy is essential for the health of both mother and newborn. Dietary diversity is a proxy indicator of maternal nutrient adequacy. However, little is documented on the prevalence of dietary diversity among pregnant women. This study was aimed to assess the dietary diversity practice and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in health centers of the coffee keranyo sub city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted on 406 randomly selected pregnant women attending ANC in health centers of the coffee keranyo sub city, Addis Ababa from March 2-April 2/ 2018. Data were collected by using interviewer and 24 H dietary recall method. Data had entered and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Multiple logistic regression was run to assess factors associated with the dependent variable at P<0.05. Results: The mean Dietary Diversity Score of pregnant women was 5. 45+-1. 83. About 60.9% of pregnant women had good dietary diversity practice. Pregnant women who learned collage and above had more dietary diversity practice than the illiterate one [AOR=2.26, 95% CI: (1.066, 4.808)]. Pregnant women with monthly income more than 5,000 ETB had more dietary diversity than income less than 2,000 ETB [AOR=2.33, 95% CI: (1.234, 4.416)]. Pregnant women at second antenatal care visit had more dietary diversity than at the first visit [AOR=2.42, 95% CI: (1.183, 4.952)]. Having nutrition information during pregnancy increases 2 times better dietary diversity practice than none informed ones [AOR=2.10, 95% CI: (1.294, 3.422)].Conclusions: The mean Dietary Diversity Score of pregnant mothers was 5.45. And 60.9% of pregnant women had a good dietary diversity score, whereas 39.1 % of them had a poor diet diversity score. Mothers’ education, monthly income, second and third antenatal care visit and nutrition information had a significantly associated with pregnant mothers’ dietary diversity.

scholarly journals Magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis ababa, Ethiopia - a cross sectional type of study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desta Samuel Umuro ◽  
Yared Lasebew Asres ◽  
Gezahegn Mamo Muluneh
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Parasitic Infestation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medical College ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods Institution based cross sectional study design was conducted from December 1–30, 2018 on 405 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic. All pregnant women visiting the Antenatal care clinic during the study period and who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were included in the study. Secondary data was collected from clients register and personal files on hemoglobin, HIV, stool, and other variables. Descriptive statistics was used to analysis some variables by using SPSS. Logistic regression was carried out to identify factors associated with anemia in pregnancy. Adjusted odds ratio with their 95% of confidence interval and p < 0.05 are consider to have significant association. Results The magnitude of Anemia in pregnant women in this study was 19.8%, (95% CI 16.00-23.70). HIV infection (AOR = 6.12(95% CI 2.19, 17.08) parasitic infestation (AOR = 11.88 (95% CI 5.60, 25.20) and history of not taking fruit after meal during pregnancy (AOR = 3.12(95% CI 1.72, 5.67) were the major determinants of anemia. Conclusion This study showed that the magnitude of anemia among pregnant women was high especially at third trimester. Living with HIV /AIDS, parasitic infestation and no history of taking fruits after meal were the main factors.

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