Open AccessBirth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Osogbo Metropolis, Southwest Nigeria
Author(s) -
Adedayo Olukemi Sabageh,
Oluwatosin Adediran Adeoye,
Adeleye Abiodun Adeomi,
Donatus Sabageh,
Adebola A Adejimi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the pan african medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.287
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1937-8688
DOI - 10.11604/pamj.2017.27.74.7266
Subject(s) - medicine , preparedness , pregnancy , obstetrics , complication , marital status , demography , family medicine , environmental health , surgery , population , genetics , sociology , political science , law , biology
High maternal mortality is a major problem in Nigeria. Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness will ensure that women can have professional delivery thus reducing obstetric complications. This study assessed the birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in Osogbo metropolis, a south western community in Nigeria. Methods A community based descriptive cross sectional survey was used. A total of 180 women were selected using multistage sampling technique. Pretested semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaires were used to elicit information about previous obstetric history, knowledge of the danger signs of pregnancy and level of birth preparedness. Composite score and mean were computed. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17. P-value was set at < 0.05. Results The mean age was 26.11 ± 3.63 years. A total of 51.1% were carrying their 2 nd or 3 rd pregnancies. A total of 70.8% were aware of danger signs in pregnancy and the commonest danger sign mentioned was bleeding per vagina. In all, 82.1% were well prepared for birth. Being in the younger age group (p = 0.026), being more educated (p < 0.0001) and being aware of danger signs in pregnancy (p < 0.0001) was more significantly associated with being well prepared. Conclusion The respondents were well prepared for birth with the younger women, educated ones and those knowledgeable of danger signs being better prepared. Continuous education about the Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness should be sustained in order to maintain and improve women's preparedness.