Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness practices among women in rural Uganda

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2011-11

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This research indicates that prevalence of recently delivered women who had knowledge of key danger signs, or those who were birth prepared was very low. Since the majority of women attend antenatal care sessions, the quality and methods of delivery of antenatal care education require review to improve effectiveness. Young age and high levels of education had a synergistic effect on the relationship between knowledge and birth preparedness. The study explores the association between knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness among recently delivered women in south-western Uganda.

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OBSTETRICS, UGANDA, PREGNANCY, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, CHILDBIRTH, HEALTH EDUCATION, EDUCATION, SOUTH OF SAHARA, RIGHT TO HEALTH

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Kabakyenga, J. K., Östergren, P., Turyakira, E., & Pettersson, K. O. (2011). Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness practices among women in rural Uganda. Reproductive Health, 8 (33). doi:10.1186/1742-4755-8-33

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Health Systems Research / recherche sur les systèmes de santé
Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) / la santé de la mère, du nouveau-né, et de l’enfant
Research Results (GHRI) / Résultats de recherches (IRSM)
Teasdale-Corti Global Health Research Partnership (TC) / partenariat Teasdale-Corti de recherche en santé mondiale