Birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women admitted in a rural hospital in Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With an aim to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes, 'birth preparedness and complication readiness' (BP/CR) promotes timely access to skilled maternal and neonatal services. Objective of this study was to assess implementation of BP/CR among pregnant women admitted with obstetric emergencies in rural Rwanda.

Methods

A cross-sectional study among pregnant women who were referred to Ruhengeri hospital between July and November 2015. The 'Safe Motherhood questionnaire' as developed by Jhpiego's Maternal and Neonatal Health Program was used to collect data. Women were asked to mention key danger signs and respond as to whether they had identified: (A) skilled birth attendant, (B) location to give birth, (C) mode of transport, (D) money to cover health care expenditure.

SUBMITTER: Smeele P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5977552 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature