Attitude towards birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Itojo General Hospital, Ntungamo District. A cross-sectional study.
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Attitude toward birth preparedness and complication readiness influences how pregnant women perceive and practice planning for safe delivery and possible complications. Therefore, this study aims to assess the attitude towards birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Itojo General Hospital, Ntungamo District. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design, which enabled the collection of data from pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Itojo General Hospital within a relatively short period. Data were analyzed using SPSS v20 and presented as charts, tables, and graphs. Results: The majority of the participants, 113(57.6%), were aged 20-29 years. Regarding education level, a large percentage of participants, 80(40.82%), had attained tertiary-level education. 156 (79.6%) were from rural areas. Those who were planning for the baby before childbirth were 70% who said yes. For preparing for complications earlier, 92% said yes. Furthermore, partners’ accompaniment to ANC visits was reported by 70% as yes. Regarding preference for facility over home delivery, 60% said yes. Discussing pregnancy is believed to bring bad luck, with 77% saying no. Conclusion: The study showed that pregnant women attending ANC had a generally positive attitude toward birth preparedness and complication readiness, with many planning for childbirth, preparing for complications, involving partners, and preferring facility delivery Recommendations: Strengthen ANC health education, promote partner involvement, conduct community sensitization to address cultural beliefs, and support rural mothers to improve birth preparedness practices.
Source: SJ Public Health Africa
DOI: 10.51168/t4gsaa80
Institution: Mildmay Uganda
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7220703136