Annual global estimate of 287,000 maternal
deaths were recorded in 2010 as a result of complications of pregnancy and
childbirth. Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia accounted for 85% of this
burden (245,000 maternal deaths).
Birth preparedness and complication readiness
(BP/CR) is a relatively common strategy employed by numerous groups implementing safe motherhood
programs. To
determine the link between birth preparedness and complication readiness to
pregnancy outcomes.
Methods: Health facility based cross-sectional
study was used among women in the reproductive age group 15-49 years at 36
weeks and above of gestation who were attending Antenatal care (ANC). The
pregnancy outcomes were defined as either favourable or unfavourable events for
both mother and baby. A birth preparedness assessment index (BPAI) was
developed and used to assess preparedness of respondents.
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