Knowledge of pregnant women on danger signs related to pregnancy and child birth

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-122
Author(s):  
Mst. Salma Khatun ◽  
Laskhy Rani Roy ◽  
Mst. Raziatul Humayra ◽  
Ashees Kumar Saha ◽  
Rowshan Ara
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Child Birth ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Adequate knowledge regarding danger signs during pregnancy, child birth and postpartum period plays a vital role in safeguarding mothers as well as child health. This cross sectional study was conducted by purposively selected 262 pregnant women in two hospitals in Bogura district from 1st January to 31st December, 2018 with the aim to assess the knowledge of pregnant women on danger signs related to pregnancy and child birth. Data were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire through face-to-face interview. The mean age of the respondent’s was SD = 23.37 ± 4.47 years. Most of the respondents 61.4%, (n=161) knew about danger signs during pregnancy from health workers and 65.6 % (n=172) had poor knowledge regarding danger signs during pregnancy whereas 34.4% (n=90) respondents had good knowledge. Most of the respondents 61.5%, (n=161) understood danger signs during child birth and 68.7 % (n=180) had poor knowledge regarding danger signs during child birth. Among the respondents 40.5% (n=106) understood dang.er signs after child birth and only 12.2% (n=32) respondents had good knowledge regarding danger signs after child birth. Significant association was found between age of the respondents and level of knowledge regarding danger signs during pregnancy (p=0.0001). Health education on danger signs related to pregnancy and child birth should be imparted to all pregnant women to increase their knowledge regarding this issue.

scholarly journals Perception of Mothers Needs and Nurses Felt Needs on Nursing Care Provided by Nurses to their Neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 406-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neema Bhandari ◽  
Satya Shrestha ◽  
Srijana Dongol ◽  
Basanti Bal
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Background & Objectives: All pregnant women are at risk and can face problems at any time during or following pregnancy and childbirth which can cause death of mothers. Knowledge of key danger signs is essential for motivating women to seek skilled attendance at birth and also to seek referral in case of complications which definitely improves health of the mother and newborns. This study aimed to assess pregnant womens’ knowledge about obstetric danger signs and its associated factors.Materials & Methods: Quantitative approach with a facility based cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant mothers attending Anti Natal Clinic of Dhulikhel hospital, Nepal. Data was collected from 1st June to 25th June 2017. Sampling technique was non probability, purposive sampling technique. A standardized tool was adopted. Face to face interview technique was used. Data had been processed by SPSS 20 version then analyzed using descriptive as well as inferential statistic.Results: Two third of the respondents (66.0%) had adequate knowledge on obstetric danger signs, while 21.0% of respondents had inadequate knowledge and few respondents (13.0%) had moderate knowledge on that. Age, educational status and gravida were not significantly associated with knowledge on obstetric danger signs but occupation and trimester of pregnancy were found to be associated with the same.Conclusion: A significant proportion of pregnant women do not have adequate knowledge on obstetric danger signs. Therefore, the quality of health information about obstetric danger signs during ANC follow up is to be improved.

scholarly journals Knowledge on obstetric danger signs among antenatal mothers attending a tertiary level hospital, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-387
Author(s):  
Binu Thapa ◽  
Krishnaa Manandhar
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Background & Objectives: All pregnant women are at risk and can face problems at any time during or following pregnancy and childbirth which can cause death of mothers. Knowledge of key danger signs is essential for motivating women to seek skilled attendance at birth and also to seek referral in case of complications which definitely improves health of the mother and newborns. This study aimed to assess pregnant womens’ knowledge about obstetric danger signs and its associated factors.Materials & Methods: Quantitative approach with a facility based cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant mothers attending Anti Natal Clinic of Dhulikhel hospital, Nepal. Data was collected from 1st June to 25th June 2017. Sampling technique was non probability, purposive sampling technique. A standardized tool was adopted. Face to face interview technique was used. Data had been processed by SPSS 20 version then analyzed using descriptive as well as inferential statistic.Results: Two third of the respondents (66.0%) had adequate knowledge on obstetric danger signs, while 21.0% of respondents had inadequate knowledge and few respondents (13.0%) had moderate knowledge on that. Age, educational status and gravida were not significantly associated with knowledge on obstetric danger signs but occupation and trimester of pregnancy were found to be associated with the same.Conclusion: A significant proportion of pregnant women do not have adequate knowledge on obstetric danger signs. Therefore, the quality of health information about obstetric danger signs during ANC follow up is to be improved.

scholarly journals A study on awareness and practices of mitanin (ASHA) in rural areas of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1637
Author(s):  
Ashish Baghel ◽  
Kamlesh K. Jain ◽  
Sachin Pandey ◽  
Gopal Prasad Soni ◽  
Anubha Patel
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Breast Feed ◽  
The Government

Background: The mitanin programme is a Community Health volunteer programme which was initiated by the Government of Chhattisgarh, India in 2002. The mitanin programme further progressed to lay foundation for the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) programme by the National Rural Health Mission. There is robust indication that the community health workers could significantly contribute towards the betterment of health outcomes. The objective was tostudy the awareness and practices of mitanins (ASHA) in rural areas of Bilaspur district.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was carried out among 180 mitanins selected through multistage random sampling in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India during March to August 2015. A predesigned, pretested questionnaire was used for data collection. SPSS 21.0 version software was used to analyze the data.Results: Most of the mitanins had good knowledge regarding antenatal visits (62.2%) & HBNC visits (52.2%). About (62.8%) had an average knowledge regarding basic cleans to be followed for safe deliveries & regarding danger signs of pregnancy (46.7%). About (36.1%) had poor knowledge regarding symptoms of diabetes & contraceptive advice for spacing (35.6%). About (82.2%) of mitanins had opinion that fast breathing is an indicator of immediate referral of child followed by child unable to drink or breast feed (61.1%). In case of pregnancy, mitanins considered indicators of immediate referral should be swelling of face/hands (90.6%) followed by vaginal bleeding (74.4%). Major activities that they have conducted in last six months includes; accompanying pregnant women for institutional deliveries (92.2%) & participation in immunization sessions (87.8%).Conclusions: Mitanins play vital role in providing primary health care but still they need to put into practice their knowledge about services. Despite the training given to mitanins, lacunae still exists in their knowledge regarding various aspects of health care. Many of them were not aware about family planning, diabetes, tuberculosis, danger signs for pregnancy & newborn that indicate the need for immediate referral. 

scholarly journals Pengetahuan Pengaruhi Sikap dan Tindakan Mahasiswa terhadap Program Pencegahan Thalassemia di Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 654-662
Author(s):  
Yanuarita Tursinawati ◽  
Wijayanti Fuad
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Analysis Of Knowledge

Abstrak Pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan yang baik oleh tenaga kesehatan seperti dokter dalam upaya strategi pencegahan thalassemia sangat diperlukan, karena dokter yang berperan sebagai penyampai informasi kepada masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan mahasiswa kedokteran tentang pencegahan thalassemia. Penelitian dengan pendekatan cross sectional study ini melibatkan 96 mahasiswa angkatan tahun I s.d IV, di Fakultas Kedokteran, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang antara bulan April-Juni 2018. Analisis pengetahuan, sikap, tindakan terhadap thalasemia menggunakan kuesioner. Skor tiap angkatan dibandingkan dengan uji Kruskal wallis, hubungan antara skor sikap, tindakan dengan pengetahuan diuji dengan regresi linier sederhana. Sebanyak 42,7 % mahasiswa memiliki pengetahuan yang baik, mayoritas memiliki sikap yang positif (72,9%), tindakan yang baik (91,7%). Sebagian besar (70,8%) memiliki rencana untuk memeriksakan status karier thalassemia, namun lebih memilih menunda pemeriksaan sampai saat akan menikah (58,3%). Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan (P=0,023) antara sikap dengan pengetahuan dan antara tindakan dengan pengetahuan (p=0,039). Mahasiswa memiliki pengetahuan, sikap dan tindakan yang baik tentang pencegahan thalassemia serta tingkat pengetahuan mempengaruhi sikap dan tindakan mahasiswa.   Abstract Adequate knowledge, attitudes and practice by health workers such as doctors in thalassemia prevention strategies are needed, because doctors as informers to the public. This study aims to determine knowledge, attitudes and practice of medical students about thalassemia. This study was a cross sectional study involving 96 students from grade year I to IV, at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Muhammadiyah Semarang between April-June 2018. Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, practice against thalassemia used a questionnaire. The score of each grade was compared using Kruskal Wallis, relationship between attitude, practice with knowledge was analyzed with simple linear regression. A total of 42.7% of students had good knowledge, the majority had a positive attitude (72.9%), good practice (91.7%). Most (70.8%) had plans to check thalassemia career status, but prefered to postpone until get married (58.3%). There was a significant relationship (p = 0.023) between attitudes with knowledge and between practice with knowledge (p = 0.039). Students have good knowledge, attitudes and practice and level of knowledge influences their attitudes and practice.  

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.

The Effect of Counselling Intervention during Antenatal Care on the Knowledge and Attitude about Danger Signs in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Takalar Regency -

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Nurhikmah ◽  
Tahir Abdullah ◽  
Stang ◽  
Suriah ◽  
Andi Imam Arundhana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Health Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: This study was to examine the effects of counselling delivered during antenatal care on the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy.Methods: This was a pre-experimental design using one group pre- and post-test only. This study was conducted in Takalar, specifically within Sanrobone Community Health Service working area. Takalar is located in South Sulawesi Province Indonesia and this area is coastal with the majority of people working as a fisherman. Participants of this study were pregnant women living in the villages which are included in the working area of Sanrobone Community Health Service.Results: The study shows that counselling improved knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy (p=0.011 and p=0.025, respectively). The number of pregnant women with good knowledge and positive attitude increased after the intervention (43.8% vs 93.8%, 62.5% vs 93.8%, respectively).Conclusions: In can be concluded that intervention by means of counselling can improve the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to implement the counselling program delivered by health workers in Community Health Service in order to mitigate the risk of maternal mortality.

Gambaran Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Ibu Hamil Tentang Tanda Bahaya Selama Kehamilan Di Klinik Romauli

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-103
Author(s):  
Lilis Sumardiani
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Health Journal ◽  
Adequate Prenatal Care

The risk of maternal death is higher due to the delay factor, which is an indirect cause of maternal mortality. There are three risks of delay, namely being late in making decisions to be referred to (including being late in recognizing danger signs during pregnancy), being late to the health facilities during an emergency and being late in getting adequate services by health workers. The main causes of maternal deaths in Indonesia are bleeding (28%), eclampsia (24%), and infection (11%). The cause of maternal death can be prevented by adequate prenatal care. This study aims to describe the knowledge of attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs during pregnancy at Romauli ClinicMethod. This type of research is descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. The total populations are all pregnant women who did the examination at Romauli Clinic from April to May are 120 pregnant women. The number of samples taken is a portion of the population, namely 25 pregnant women who are determined accidentally. The measuring instruments used are questionnaires and questionnaires. Data analysis uses 2x2 chi square test.Result. The results of this study indicate that there is an overview between knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs duringElisabteh Health Journal : Jurnal Kesehatan, Vol. V No. 01 (Juni, 2020) : V-01 E-ISSN 2541-4992pregnancy by observing the results of statistical tests obtainead p = 0.003 <α 0.05. Because the significance value is smaller than the real level of 0.05,Duscussion. it can be concluded that there is an overview between the knowledge of the attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs during pregnancy at Romauli Clinic Marelan District Medan City.

scholarly journals Faktor- Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemanfaatan Pelayanan Antenatal di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Air Tawar Kota Padang

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 661
Author(s):  
Desi Andriani ◽  
Husna Yetti ◽  
Roza Sriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antenatal Services

Antenatal care or antenatal care is a planned program that is observation, education and medical treatment for pregnant women, to obtain a safe and satisfying pregnancy and childbirth process. The indicator used to assess the access of pregnant women to antenatal care is K1 direction (first visit) is the contact of pregnant women to health workers and K4 (perspective visit) is 4 or more times contact with health workers. From the data of the Padang City Health Office, it was found that the Air Tawar Puskesmas with this low level was caused by various factors. The purpose of this study was to determine factors related to the use of antenatal services. This type of research is a quantitative study with cross sectional study design with 110 respondents of third trimester pregnant women with purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was performed univariate, bivariate with Chi squre test. From the research results obtained from the five factors studied, it was found that the factors related to the use of antenatal services in freshwater health centers were access or distance with pvalue 0.009 = OR 21.676), service availability factors with a p value of 0.001 = OR 9.293, the role factor midwives with a p value of 0.001 = OR 12.302, while the family income factor, disease complaints obtained results have nothing to do with the use of antenatal services. The author's suggestion is that there is a need for good coordination with the Independent Practice Midwife (BPM), revitalize puskesmas to more strategic places and improve better facilities, improve accessibility that can be minimized, strive to reach pregnant women, especially for accessibility that is less affordable.

scholarly journals The role of knowledge, attitudes, and health workers’ behavior in COVID19 pandemic preparedness at Aceh Pidie Jaya District, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
pp. 205343452110616
Author(s):  
Budi Yanti ◽  
Nurdarlila Armita ◽  
Iskandar Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
District Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level 3

Introduction Health workers are at high risk of contracting the disease because they are at the forefront of assisting COVID19 patients. Globally, Indonesia has the worst death toll of health workers. Many previous studies have shown the differences in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of health workers in handling with the COVID19 pandemic. This study aims to asses the role of knowledge, attitudes, and health workers' preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic in Aceh Pidie Jaya District. Methods A cross-sectional study and the data were collected by distributing online questionnaires about knowledge, attitudes, behavior, and preparedness related to the COVID-19 at 12 Pidie Jaya District health centers. The knowledge, behavior, and preparedness parameters used Guttman and Likert scales to measure the workers' attitudes. Chi-square test was used to evaluate the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, behavior, and preparedness. Results In this study, 377 health workers were selected, the majority of respondents' education level was diploma, level 3 (257, 76.3%), and one-third of the respondents did not attend training. There are 197 (58.5%) respondents who had good knowledge, 177 (52.5%) positive attitudes, 283 (84%) good behavior, and 173 (51, 3%) well prepared. Furthermore, good knowledge, positive attitude, and good behavior had a significant correlation statistically with well prepared during the pandemic (p < 0.05). Discussion Most of the health workers in Aceh Pidie Jaya have good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good behavior that create adequate preparedness. Even though training is still very limited, educational attainment would remain the cornerstone for preparedness to encounter COVID-19.

scholarly journals Knowledge of preeclampsia and its associated factors among pregnant women: a possible link to reduce related adverse outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda A. Fondjo ◽  
Vivian E. Boamah ◽  
Adelaide Fierti ◽  
Dorcas Gyesi ◽  
Eddie-Williams Owiredu
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Abstract Background Pre-eclampsia (PE) is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality globally. Adequate knowledge about a disorder contributes greatly to its prevention, control and management. This study assessed the level of knowledge of PE and evaluated the factors associated with knowledge adequacy among pregnant women attending antenatal care at a University Hospital in Kumasi-Ghana. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at the University Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. A validated closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic information and history of PE. Knowledge of PE was assessed based on a series of questions regarding the awareness, signs/symptoms, risk factors and complications of PE. Responses were scored percentage-wise and grouped into low (< 60%), moderate (60–80%) and high (80–100%). Knowledge score was then re-stratified into adequate (% score of ≥60%) and inadequate knowledge of PE (% score of < 60%). Results The prevalence of inadequate and adequate knowledge of PE was 88.6% (mean score = 55.5 ± 4.3%) and 11.4% (mean score = 76.3 ± 5.9%), respectively. For participants with adequate knowledge of PE, 9.1% (mean score = 67.4 ± 6.9%) and 2.3% (mean score = 85.2 ± 5.1%) had moderate and high knowledge, respectively. Using univariate logistic regression models, being older (> 35 years old) [cOR = 3.09, 95%CI (0.88–10.88), p = 0.049] and having a higher level of education (> SHS education) [cOR = 4.45, 95%CI (2.18–9.10), p < 0.0001] were significantly associated with greater odds of having adequate knowledge of PE. After controlling for potential confounders in multivariate logistic regression analysis, we found higher level of education to be independently associated with adequate knowledge of PE [aOR = 2.87, 95%CI (1.31–6.30), p = 0.008]. Conclusion The knowledge of PE among pregnant women in Ghana is low. The prominent factor that facilitates adequacy of knowledge of PE is higher level of education.

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