Evaluation of Pregnant Women's Awareness of Birth Preparedness. A Cross-Sectional Study
Madhu Bala, Momy Gul, Beena Barkat Ali Khuwaja, Fouzia Jan, Aksa Ismail, Benazir Soomro
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ABSTRACT
Aim: To evaluate pregnant
women who are going to receive maternity care at the research area about birth
preparation and catastrophe preparedness and warnings in the form of symbols
throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum
Study design: A cross-sectional study
Place and duration: This study was
conducted at Muhammad Medical and Dental College
Ratanabad Mirpurkhas Pakistan from March 2020 to March 2021.
Methodology: After receiving
permission, 153 pregnant women between the ages of 20 and 45 were recruited.
Data was collected using a standardized questionnaire. Throughout all three
stages, information was gathered on how well they understood the early
symptoms: pregnancy, labor, and postpartum (2 days after birth).
Results: A total of 63.34% of participants
had never heard of BPCR. 7.1% made transportation preparations, 12 percent
prepared blood donor arrangements, 27.23 percent arranged emergency funds, and
41.27 percent found a credentialed provider. 64.32% of women chose a health
institution for the birth ahead of time, and 62.15% had four or more prenatal
appointments. Vaginal bleeding (66.0%), placenta not delivered within 30
minutes of labor (61.2%), and vaginal bleeding (50.23%) were all stated as
warning factors during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, respectively.
Conclusion: During all three
stages of pregnancy, there was a lack of awareness about BPCR and immediate
warning signs. Increased prenatal visits present an incentive to educate
mothers about BPCR and warnings in the form of symbols. There was a paucity of
understanding regarding BPCR and warning signals in all three periods of
pregnancy.
Keywords: Antenatal care; Birth
preparedness; Postpartum; Labor; Complication readiness; Complications of
pregnancy
ABSTRACT
Aim: To evaluate pregnant
women who are going to receive maternity care at the research area about birth
preparation and catastrophe preparedness and warnings in the form of symbols
throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum
Study design: A cross-sectional study
Place and duration: This study was
conducted at Muhammad Medical and Dental College
Ratanabad Mirpurkhas Pakistan from March 2020 to March 2021.
Methodology: After receiving
permission, 153 pregnant women between the ages of 20 and 45 were recruited.
Data was collected using a standardized questionnaire. Throughout all three
stages, information was gathered on how well they understood the early
symptoms: pregnancy, labor, and postpartum (2 days after birth).
Results: A total of 63.34% of participants
had never heard of BPCR. 7.1% made transportation preparations, 12 percent
prepared blood donor arrangements, 27.23 percent arranged emergency funds, and
41.27 percent found a credentialed provider. 64.32% of women chose a health
institution for the birth ahead of time, and 62.15% had four or more prenatal
appointments. Vaginal bleeding (66.0%), placenta not delivered within 30
minutes of labor (61.2%), and vaginal bleeding (50.23%) were all stated as
warning factors during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, respectively.
Conclusion: During all three
stages of pregnancy, there was a lack of awareness about BPCR and immediate
warning signs. Increased prenatal visits present an incentive to educate
mothers about BPCR and warnings in the form of symbols. There was a paucity of
understanding regarding BPCR and warning signals in all three periods of
pregnancy.
Keywords: Antenatal care; Birth
preparedness; Postpartum; Labor; Complication readiness; Complications of
pregnancy