Women's Literacy and Prenatal Caregiver Characteristics as Significant Determinants of Optimal Birth Preparedness Coverage among Antenatal Mothers Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in North Chennai
Authors/Creators
- 1. 2nd Year Postgraduate, Department of Paediatrics, Madurai Medical College
- 2. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Stanley Medical College
- 3. Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Stanley Medical College
- 4. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, KMCHIHSR, Coimbatore
- 5. Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Stanley Medical College, Chennai
- 6. 2nd Year Postgraduate, Department of General Medicine, Vellore Medical College
- 7. 2nd Year Postgraduate, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Coimbatore Medical College
Description
Introduction: Pregnancy and the birth of a child is a transformational phase in the life of the parents. Knowledge and awareness among antenatal women during this period are critical to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPACR) is the process for planning normal birth, and anticipating the actions needed in case of emergency. Aim: This study was conducted in view of assessing the level of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among antenatal women and to determine the factors associated with BPACR, which will be helpful in improving the ongoing maternal and child health programs. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based cross sectional study conducted in Government RSRM hospital, Chennai. The study subjects were antenatal mothers in second and third trimesters. Results: Among 144 antenatal women, 49.31% of the study participants were found to have optimal BPACR practice. Women’s education level showed a significant association with BPACR (p=0.0000). Women who had experienced complications in their previous pregnancies had increased BPACR (p=0.0030). Unsatisfactory BPACR practice among women was due to poor knowledge of key danger signs. There was a significant association between BPACR and women who were taken care of in their mother’s house (p=0.0060). Conclusion: Increasing Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPACR) awareness is very crucial among women with lower educational levels and those for whom prenatal care givers are not their mothers. Further, there is an unmet need for specific health literacy among all antenatal women about the key danger signs of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.
Abstract (English)
Introduction: Pregnancy and the birth of a child is a transformational phase in the life of the parents. Knowledge and awareness among antenatal women during this period are critical to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPACR) is the process for planning normal birth, and anticipating the actions needed in case of emergency. Aim: This study was conducted in view of assessing the level of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among antenatal women and to determine the factors associated with BPACR, which will be helpful in improving the ongoing maternal and child health programs. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based cross sectional study conducted in Government RSRM hospital, Chennai. The study subjects were antenatal mothers in second and third trimesters. Results: Among 144 antenatal women, 49.31% of the study participants were found to have optimal BPACR practice. Women’s education level showed a significant association with BPACR (p=0.0000). Women who had experienced complications in their previous pregnancies had increased BPACR (p=0.0030). Unsatisfactory BPACR practice among women was due to poor knowledge of key danger signs. There was a significant association between BPACR and women who were taken care of in their mother’s house (p=0.0060). Conclusion: Increasing Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPACR) awareness is very crucial among women with lower educational levels and those for whom prenatal care givers are not their mothers. Further, there is an unmet need for specific health literacy among all antenatal women about the key danger signs of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.
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