Birth preparedness and complication readiness among antenatal cases in field practice area of rural health and training centre, Manglia

Dr. Renu Waghmare; Dr. R. R. Wavare

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

Birth preparedness and complication readiness among antenatal cases in field practice area of rural health and training centre, Manglia

Dr. Renu Waghmare, Dr. R. R. Wavare

Abstract :

Background: Maternal deaths contribute substantial burden on health in developing countries. Improving maternal mortality has received recognition at the global level as evidenced by the inclusion of reducing maternal mortality in the Millennium Development Goals.Evidence indicates that promoting Birth preparedness and complication readiness has important role in tackling maternal mortality.

Methods: A cross–sectional study was conducted from December 2013 to June 2014 in field practice area of rural health and training centre ,Manglia. . All the pregnant females ,attending the anganwadi and those seeking care at the training centre were subjected to pretested semi–structured BPCR questionnaire. Appropriate statistical analysis was done.

Results: The BPCR index was found to be 45.85.

Conclusion: Proportion of women who were well prepared for birth and ready for complications was still found to be low. Improving awareness of women and reinforcing counselling on obstetric Care was recommended to increase level of birth preparedness and complication readiness.