Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among antenatal clinic attendees in South–South Nigeria

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ID15217186
AuthorsCollins Ejakhianghe Maximilian Okoror (0000-0002-8146-2586, University of Benin, corresponding author), Vivian Omuemu (Université d'Abomey-Calavi), Vivian Ossaidiom Omuemu (University of Benin)
Year2021
Volume44
Issue10-11
Pages1363-1378
Publication date2021-08-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth Care For Women International (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/07399332.2021.1941025
PMID34339345
OpenAlexW3187100239
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited23

The authors assessed the knowledge of obstetric danger signs and its determinants among 405 pregnant women in their 3 rd trimester receiving antenatal care. The study was cross-sectional. Those knowledgeable of danger signs during pregnancy were 24.9%, labor 29.9%, postpartum 15.6% and in the new-born 36.0%. There were associations between age, higher level of education, gestational age and social class and knowledge of obstetric danger signs. Our findings suggest the need to increase the awareness of obstetric danger signs through provision of information, education, and empower the family

Cross-sectional study · Family medicine · Obstetrics · Pregnancy · Signs and symptoms · Social class · Global Health and Epidemiology · Global Maternal and Child Health · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Medicine

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