Birth preparedness, readiness planning and associated factors among mothers in Farta district, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BP/CR) is the process of planning for normal birth and anticipating actions needed in case of emergency. Even though there is no adequate evidences on determinant factors, women and newborn need timely access to skilled care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with the practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness plan among women who gave birth in the last 12 months in Farta District, Ethiopia, 2016.

Method

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 676 mothers from 1st October to December, 2016. Multistage sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data were collected using structured and pretest

SUBMITTER: Limenih MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6521428 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature