An investigation of birth preparedness and complication readiness and its implication in reducing childbirth mortality in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorAniekan, Peter Theresaen_US
dc.contributor.authorAturaka, Samson Olusegunen_US
dc.contributor.authorEric, Yilaen_US
dc.contributor.authorSanni, Olaniyi Felixen_US
dc.contributor.authorChristiana, Adeforiti Ebiyemien_US
dc.contributor.authorAugusta, Ozor Nnekaen_US
dc.contributor.authorModupe, Abiola Agathaen_US
dc.contributor.authorOlubukola, Popoola Temitopeen_US
dc.contributor.authorSaidi, Modupe Iretien_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-12T11:41:43Z
dc.date.available2025-05-12T11:41:43Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.description.abstractBackground: Maternal mortality poses a significant threat to mothers, their children, and families, prompting pregnant women to seek safe and effective deliveries. Nigeria ranks second globally in maternal mortality rates, highlighting the urgent nature of this issue. To address this, the United Nations supports birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) to lower mortality rates and promote safer childbirth. This study evaluates BPCR practices among antenatal clinic attendees in Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was employed using a structured questionnaire. A total sample of 320 participants was calculated using a population-based random sampling formula, with 40 pregnant women selected from each of the eight clinics in the Iseyin Local Government Area. Data were analyzed using the IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 25.0 (Chicago, IL, USA), employing descriptive and inferential statistics at a 0.05 significance level. Results were presented through tables and charts. Results: The findings indicated that most respondents (86.8%) demonstrated a strong understanding of BPCR, while 87.8% reported good BPCR practices. A significant relationship (P < 0.05) was also observed between respondents’ knowledge, parity, and BPCR practices. Conclusion: The study highlights that sociodemographic factors, gravidity, parity, and BPCR knowledge significantly influence birth preparedness among pregnant women in Iseyin, Nigeria. Younger, first-time mothers and those with greater BPCR knowledge showed better preparedness. While most participants practiced essential BPCR measures, challenges such as unsafe abortions, limited antenatal care, and poverty still contribute to perinatal mortality. Addressing these gaps through targeted education and resource access could further reduce childbirth-related mortality.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Public Health, National Open University Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Public Health Department, Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyanaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Community Medicine, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Research and Development, Fescosof Data Solutions, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Midwifery, St. Louis College of Nursing Sciences, Zonkwa, Kaduna State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Midwifery, St. Louis College of Nursing Sciences, Zonkwa, Kaduna State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Public Health Nursing, University College Hospital Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Public Health, National Open University Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Health Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeriaen_US
dc.identifier.citationAniekan Peter Theresa, Aturaka Samson Olusegun, Eric Yila, Sanni Olaniyi Felix, Christiana Adeforiti Ebiyemi, Augusta Ozor Nneka, Modupe Abiola Agatha, Olubukola Popoola Temitope, Saidi Modupe Ireti. An investigation of birth preparedness and complication readiness and its implication in reducing childbirth mortality in Nigeria. MGM Journal of Medical Sciences. 2024 Dec; 11(4): 623-632en_US
dc.identifier.issn2347-7946
dc.identifier.issn2347-7962
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/247737
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherWolters Kluwer – Medknowen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber4en_US
dc.relation.volume11en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_283_24en_US
dc.subjectBirth preparednessen_US
dc.subjectchildbirth mortalityen_US
dc.subjectcomplication readinessen_US
dc.subjectpregnant womenen_US
dc.titleAn investigation of birth preparedness and complication readiness and its implication in reducing childbirth mortality in Nigeriaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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