Table 2.
Distribution of respondents regarding knowledge of pregnancy related issues and overall knowledge rating
| Distribution of respondents regarding knowledge of pregnancy related issues | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variables (N = 367) | Yes n (%) | No n (%) |
| Routine screening tests requested during pregnancy | ||
| HIV | 292 (79.6) | 75 (20.4) |
| Venereal Disease Research Laboratory Test (Syphilis) | 178 (48.5) | 189 (51.5) |
| Packed Cell Volume | 270 (73.6) | 97 (26.4) |
| Other pregnancy related issues | ||
| Tetanus vaccine is not given in pregnancy | 120 (32.7) | 247 (67.3) |
| One of the purposes of family planning is to space birth | 349 (95.1) | 18 (4.9) |
| Unsafe abortion can be complicated by infertility | 326 (88.8) | 41 (11.2) |
| Rest and exercise are essential during pregnancy | 361 (98.4) | 6 (1.6) |
| Rest and exercise are essential after delivery | 266 (72.5) | 101 (27.5) |
| Newborn care is solely the responsibility of the woman | 94 (25.6) | 273 (74.4) |
| Sex should recommence 6 weeks after delivery | 135 (36.8) | 232 (63.2) |
| Good nutrition is needed for maintaining a healthy status of the mother and the child. | 362 (98.6) | 5 (1.4) |
| After an abortion, sexual relation should be avoided until bleeding stops. | 350 (95.4) | 17 (4.6) |
| Knowledge rating on pregnancy related care | ||
| Variable (N = 367) | Frequency | Percentage |
| Knowledge of pregnancy related care | ||
| Good | 231 | 62.9 |
| Poor | 136 | 37.1 |