Study Of Determinant Factors And Magnitude Of Birth Preparednesscomplication Readiness Practice Among Rural Women Of Bench Maji Zone Snnpr Ethiopia

BackgroundrnBirth preparedness and complication readiness have been considered as comprehensive strategyrnaimed at promoting the timely utilization of skilled maternal health care. However, its status andrnaffecting factors have not been well studied at different levels in the study area. Thus, this study wasrnaimed to fill this gap by conducting community based study in Semen Bench Woreda, Bench Maji Zone,rnSNNPR, EthiopiarnMethodrnCommunity-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 581 recently delivered women in SemenrnBench Woreda, Bench Maji Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used for datarncollection . The study employed multistage sampling techniques . Descriptive, binary and multiple logisticrnregression analyses were conducted to assess the association between determinant factors and birthrnpreparedness and complication readiness practices..rnResultsrnWe obtained data from 530 mothers, yielding a response rate 91.2%. Considering place of deliveryrnidentification, means of transportation, skilled birth attendants and saving money, about 62.2% ofrnthe respondents were prepared for birth and its complications. Preparation for birth and itsrncomplication was higher among educated husbands (AOR = 1.695, 95% CI = 1.109, 2.590). previousrndelivery (AOR = 0.493, 95% CI = 0.305, 0.799) and knowledge of obstetric complicationsrn(AOR = 1.710, 95% CI = 1.092, 2.680) were also significantly associated with birth preparedness andrncomplication readiness.rnConclusionrnBased on the findings of the research we conclude that the magnitude of birth preparedness and complicationrnreadiness in the study area was relatively high (62.2%). The principal factors affecting birth preparedness andrncomplication readiness were age of respondents at interview, husband’s educational status, birth order andrnwomen who have knowledge of obstetric complications. The study has also clearly evidenced that thernrespondents’ knowledge of key danger signs was low and large proportion of clients were not prepared forrnobstetric emergencies.rnRecommendationsrnThus, community-based education about preparation for birth and its complication and expandingrnhusbands educational opportunities are important factors in enhancing knowledge of danger signs andrnhence reducing the effect of pregnancy related complications.

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