Table 2.
Safe motherhood knowledge of YMC participants (n = 193)
| Pre | Post | Change | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % (n) | % (n) | |||
| Know the minimum number of antenatal care visits that a pregnant woman should make | 89 (172) | 96 (185) | 7 | 0.015 |
| Know a birth plan should identify where to give birth | 64 (123) | 88 (170) | 24 | <0.001 |
| Know a birth plan should identify a skilled attendant | 36 (69) | 66 (128) | 30 | <0.001 |
| Know a birth plan should include plans on how to get to the facility | 66 (128) | 79 (153) | 13 | 0.005 |
| Know a birth plan should include how to save money for care and delivery | 58 (111) | 93 (179) | 35 | <0.001 |
| Know a birth plan should identify a birth companion | 32 (61) | 73 (140) | 41 | <0.001 |
| Know a birth plan should put together items for a clean and safe birth | 58 (112) | 85 (165) | 27 | <0.001 |
| Correctly identify bleeding, anemia, and swelling of the face, hands, and feet as danger signs during pregnancy | 77 (149) | 87 (168) | 10 | 0.003 |
| Correctly identify excessive bleeding as a danger sign after delivery | 89 (172) | 94 (181) | 5 | 0.163 |
| Know to breastfeed if there is too much bleeding after delivery | 12 (24) | 24 (47) | 12 | 0.005 |
| Know to urinate if there is too much bleeding after delivery | 14 (27) | 28 (55) | 14 | <0.001 |
| Know to seek care at the hospital as fast as possible if there is excessive bleeding after delivery | 85 (165) | 94 (182) | 9 | 0.006 |
The p values presented in bold represent acquisition of knowledge at or above 95 % significance level
* McNemar test