{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Comparative assessment of birth preparedness and complication readiness among couples in rural and urban communities of Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria.
{Author}: Adetona A;Elegbede OE;Odu OO;Durowade KA;Ipinnimo TM;Ekpo DS;Sanni TA;
{Journal}: Ghana Med J
{Volume}: 58
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Mar
暂无{DOI}: 10.4314/gmj.v58i1.6
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>To assess and compare the level of Birth Preparedness and Complications Readiness (BPCR) and determine the predicting effect of socio-demographic factors on it among couples in rural and urban communities of Ekiti State.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>A community-based comparative cross-sectional study.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The study was conducted in twelve rural and twelve urban communities in Ekiti State.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Couples from rural and urban communities. Female partners were women of reproductive age group (15-49 years) who gave birth within twelve months before the survey.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Proportion of couples that were well prepared for birth and obstetric emergencies, and its socio-demographic determinants.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>The proportion of couples that were well prepared for birth and its complications was significantly higher in urban (60.5%) than rural (48.4%) communities. The study also revealed that living above poverty line (95% CI=1.01-3.79), parity and spousal age difference less than five years (95% CI=1.09 - 2.40) were positive predictors of BPCR among respondents.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Urban residents were better prepared than their rural counterparts. Living above poverty line, parity, and spousal age difference less than five years were positive predictors of BPCR. There is a need to emphasize on educating couples on the importance of identifying blood donors as a vital component of BPCR.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>None declared.