Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women's understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan's largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as 'good' (≥80%),

SUBMITTER: Tamang ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7852084 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature