Thursday, 30 March 2017

The Impact of Birth Preparedness on Pregnancy Outcome

Pregnancy Outcome

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).

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