A study on birth preparedness and complication readiness in the field practice area of RHTC of a tertiary care establishment in Central India

Maj Indrayudh Banerjee; Vinod Arora; Suchandra Banerjee; Kishore P. Madhwani; Jitendra K. Singh; Aarti Sahasrabuddhe

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20232783

Authors

Maj Indrayudh Banerjee HQ 17 Corps, Armed Forces Medical Services, New Delhi, India
Vinod Arora Department of Community Medicine, IMCHRC, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Suchandra Banerjee Department of Physiology, Phulo Jhano Medical College and Hospital, Dumka, Jharkhand, India
Kishore P. Madhwani Medical Consultant, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Jitendra K. Singh KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Aarti Sahasrabuddhe Department of Community Medicine, IMCHRC, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20232783

Keywords:

Birth preparedness and complication readiness, Danger signs, India, Pregnancy, Safe motherhood

Abstract

Background: Every pregnant woman faces the risk of sudden, unpredictable complications that could end in death or injury to herself or to her infant. Birth preparedness and complication readiness is a strategy that encourages pregnant women, their families, and communities to effectively plan for births and deal with emergencies, if they occur. Objectives were to study the Knowledge of Birth Preparedness & Complication Readiness among the study subjects in the field practice area of RHTC of a tertiary care establishment in Central India.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2016 to June 2017 in the field practice area of RHTC of a tertiary care establishment in Central India. In the study d 420 women were included as per criteria. Data was recorded in the predesigned and pre tested proforma and were analysed by using SPSS V.20 software.

Results: Out of the total 420 mothers, 75% belonged to the age group 20-25 years. Maximum study subjects (33.1%) belonged to General Category while 23.1% of mothers were Schedule Caste. Maximum mothers (70%) were homemakers, the rest were occupied in various capacities. The BPCR index overall was 49.86, with 85% institutional deliveries; ANC visits initiation at 68%. General awareness shows certain gaps which needs attention of health care workers.

Conclusions: Lack of awareness about possible complications during the time of pregnancy, that of time of delivery or post-natal period was observed while interviewing the mothers.

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