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Birth Preparedness in Antenatal Care

The document is a questionnaire aimed at assessing birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Benue State University Teaching Hospital. It includes sections on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of birth preparedness, and the practice of readiness for childbirth. The information collected will be used for academic research purposes and treated confidentially.

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Birth Preparedness in Antenatal Care

The document is a questionnaire aimed at assessing birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Benue State University Teaching Hospital. It includes sections on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of birth preparedness, and the practice of readiness for childbirth. The information collected will be used for academic research purposes and treated confidentially.

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QUESTIONAIRE

BIRTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMPLICATION READINESS AMONG


PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINICS IN BENUE
STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, MAKURDI.
Dear respondents,
We are 600L students of College of Health Sciences, Benue State University,
Makurdi.
We are conducting a research on birth preparedness and complication readiness
among women attending antenatal clinic in Benue State University Teaching
Hospital, Makurdi .
All information provided here would be treated with utmost confidentiality and used
just for academic purpose.
Instruction; Please tick [ ] the appropriate response.
Section A; Socio-demographic characteristics
1. What was your age on your last birthday a) 15-19[ ] b)20-24[ ] c)25-29[ ]
d)30-34[ ] e)35 and above [ ]
2. Religion a) Christianity [ ] b)Islam[ ] c)others…….
3. Ethnicity a)Idoma[ ] b)Tiv [ ] c)Igede [ ] d)Etulo[ ]
4. Level of Education; a) primary[ ] b)Secondary[ ] c)Tertiary[ ] d) none [ ]
5. Marital status; a) Single[ ] b)Married[ ] c)Divorced[ ] d)Cohabiting[ ] e)
Separated[ ] f) others……
6. Occupation; a) civil servant[ ] b) business woman/trader[ ] c)Farmer[ ]
d)House wife[ ] e) others[ ]
7. Husbands’ level of education; a) Primary [ ] b)Secondary[ ] c)Tertiary[ ] none
[]
8. Monthly Family Income; a) <10,000 b) 10,000-50,000 c)50000-100000
d)100000 and above
9. Current Gestational Age; a) First trimester[ ] b)Second trimester[ ] c) Third
trimester[ ]
10. How many children have you had? ________________________________
SectionB; Knowledge of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness.
1. Have you heard of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness? A) yes[ ]
b) no[ ]
2. What was your source of information? a) Friends[ ] b) Hospital[ ] c)
Internet[ ] d)Television[ ] e)Newspaper [ ] f)Radio
3. What is Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness a) Making plans for
childbirth and preparing for emergencies that may arise during pregnancy,
labour and after delivery[ ] b)Planning for childbirth[ ] c)Planning for
emergency[ ]

4. Are you aware of choosing a standard facility for delivery and management of
emergencies a) Yes [ ] b)No [ ]
5. Is saving for delivery part of childbirth preparation and readiness for
emergency? a) Yes [ ] b)No[ ]
6. Arrangements for a blood donor is part of planning for childbirth and
complication? a) Yes [ ] b)No[ ]
7. Do you know of any danger signs during pregnancy? a) Yes[ ] b)No[ ]
8. If yes, which of these are? i) vaginal bleeding a )yes[ ] b) no[ ] ii) convulsion
a) yes b)no [ ] iii) vaginal discharge ? a) Yes [ ] b) No[ ] iv) increased or
decreased fetal movement ? a) Yes [ ] b) No [ ] v) abdominal pain? a) Yes [ ]
b)No[ ] vi) loss of consciousness ? a) Yes [ ] b) No [ ].
9. Do you know of any danger signs during Labour?
10. If yes, which of these are? i) Vaginal bleeding? a) Yes [ ] b)No[ ] ii) placenta
not delivered 30 minutes after delivery of baby ? a) Yes [ ] b) No[ ] iii) labour
> 12 hours ? a) Yes[ ] b)No[ ].
11. Do you know of any danger signs after delivery?
12. If yes, which of these are? i) high grade fever ? a) Yes[ ] b)No[ ] ii) vaginal
bleeding ? a) Yes [ ] b)No[ ] iii) swollen hands and feet ? a) Yes [ ] b) No [ ]
iv) convulsions? a) Yes[ ] b)No[ ]

SECTION C: The Practice of Birth Preparedness and Complication


Readiness
1. How many antenatal visit have you had? a) 1-3 [ ] b) 4-8 [ ] c) ≥9 [ ]
2. Does your husband remind you of your antenatal appointments? a) Yes [ ] b)
No [ ]
3. Has your husband ever accompanied you to the antenatal clinic a) Yes [ ] b)No
[]
4. Do you know your expected date of delivery? a)Yes [ ] b)No[ ]
5. Have you identified a place for delivery? a) Yes[ ] b)No[ ]
6. Have you saved money towards delivery? a) Yes [ ] b) No[ ]
7. Has the necessary delivery items been purchased? a) Yes[ ] b) No [ ]
8. Has arrangements for transportation been made? a) Yes [ ] b)No
9. Do you have plans for a blood donor? a) Yes[ ] b)No [ ]
10. Have you gotten a birth companion? a) Yes[ ]b) No [ ]
11. Has your husband stayed with you during labour in your previous deliveries?
a) Yes [ ] b) No [ ]
12. Does your husband helps you with chores during pregnancy a) Yes [ ] b) No [ ]
13. Did you notice any danger sign during this index pregnancy a) Yes [ ] b) No
[]
14. If yes, which one occurred?..............
Have you decided a decision maker in time of need? a) Yes [ ] b) No [ ]

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A husband's involvement, such as reminding of appointments or accompanying the woman to the clinic, supports the emotional and logistical aspects of preparation. It enhances shared responsibility and ensures collaborative decision-making in emergencies .

Pregnant women should be aware of danger signs such as vaginal bleeding, convulsions, abnormal vaginal discharge, changes in fetal movement, abdominal pain, and loss of consciousness, indicating the need for immediate medical attention .

Marital status can affect a woman's support system and emotional readiness. Married women may have more consistent support for antenatal visits and financial planning from spouses, influencing preparedness for childbirth and complications .

Family income level affects the ability to afford healthcare services, save for delivery, and purchase necessary delivery items. Higher income levels may correlate with better access to resources and services, facilitating comprehensive birth preparedness and complication readiness .

A standard healthcare facility ensures the availability of skilled professionals, necessary medical equipment, and resources to manage emergencies during childbirth, which is crucial for the safety and well-being of both mother and child .

Common sources of information include hospitals, friends, internet, television, newspapers, and radio, with hospitals likely providing the most direct and structured guidance on birth preparedness .

The questionnaire assesses factors including age, religion, ethnicity, level of education, marital status, occupation, husband's education level, monthly family income, and current gestational age .

Antenatal clinic visits provide education on birth preparedness, identification of danger signs, and planning for emergencies. Regular visits enable monitoring of pregnancy health, reinforcing preparedness through timely intervention and advice .

Educational level contributes to awareness and understanding of birth preparedness and complication readiness. Higher education levels of both the woman and her husband likely enhance access to relevant information, understanding of medical advice, and ability to navigate healthcare systems, potentially leading to better preparedness and readiness .

Arranging for a blood donor ensures quick access to blood transfusions in case of hemorrhaging or severe blood loss during delivery, which is critical to managing life-threatening complications .

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