Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care services at Thai community hospital.

ABSTRACT: To decrease preventable maternal mortality, providing health education to all parties is mandatory. Good knowledge, including awareness of pregnant women regarding obstetric danger signs (ODS), leads to appropriate practices and services. The knowledge of ODS varies among countries and regions. Since the data in rural regions of Thailand remains unavailable, this study aimed to identify the prevalence of good ODS knowledge and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal services at a Thai community hospital. We performed a cross-sectional, analytical study in 415 singleton pregnant women who visited the antenatal clinic at Wang Saphung Hospital, Loei, Thailand. A well-trained research assistant interviewed all participants using the data record form containing twenty items

SUBMITTER: Koovimon P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10643879 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature