Wuhib Bishaw
Ethiopia
Research Article
Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Basoliben District, Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, 2013
Author(s): Wuhib Bishaw, Worku Awoke and Muluken TeshomeWuhib Bishaw, Worku Awoke and Muluken Teshome
Introduction: Birth preparedness and complication readiness is a strategy that has been globally endorsed as an essential component of safe motherhood programs to reduce delays for care, to reduce maternal mortality and neonatal mortality rates.
Objectives: To asses birth preparedness and complication readiness and associated factors among pregnant women in Basoliben district, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia in 2013.
Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted in Basoliben District, on a sample of 546 pregnant women in 2013. Data was collected using pre-tested structured questionnaire which was adapted from other similar studies. Each data collector checked the questionnaires for completeness before leaving each study participant and reviewed on daily basis by supervisors. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 s.. View More»
