Table 1.
BPCR among antenatal women
| Variables* | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| BPCR (at least four indicators) | ||
| Good BPCR | 528 | 78.6 |
| Poor BPCR | 144 | 21.4 |
| BPCR indicators | ||
| 1. Knew at least 8 key danger signs during pregnancy, labor, postpartum and in the newborn | 502 | 74.7 |
| - Knew about danger signs during pregnancy (all 3 signs) | 429 | 63.8 |
| Severe vaginal bleeding | 588 | 87.5 |
| Swollen hands/face | 501 | 74.6 |
| Blurred vision | 463 | 68.9 |
| - Knew about danger signs during labor (all 4 signs) | 316 | 47.0 |
| Severe vaginal bleeding | 561 | 83.5 |
| Prolonged labor (>12 hours) | 420 | 62.5 |
| Convulsion | 317 | 47.2 |
| Retained placenta | 292 | 43.5 |
| - Knew about danger signs during postpartum (all 3 signs) | 320 | 47.6 |
| Severe vaginal bleeding | 590 | 87.8 |
| Foul smelling vaginal discharge | 494 | 73.5 |
| Prolonged fever (>24 hours) | 457 | 68.0 |
| - Knew about danger signs in the newborn (all 4 signs) | 490 | 72.9 |
| Convulsion/spasms/rigidity | 570 | 84.8 |
| Difficult/fast breathing | 572 | 85.1 |
| Very small baby | 513 | 76.3 |
| Lethargy/unconscious | 501 | 74.6 |
| 2. Plan to attend at least 4 antenatal care visits with a skilled provider | 473 | 70.4 |
| 3. Attending 1st antenatal care with a skilled provider during first trimester | 511 | 76.0 |
| 4. Plan to give birth with a skilled provider | 583 | 86.8 |
| 5. Plan to save money for a childbirth | 341 | 50.7 |
| 6. Plan to identify a mode of transport to place of childbirth | 574 | 85.4 |
Note:
*
multiple responses.
Abbreviaiton: BPCR, birth preparedness and complication readiness.