Table 4 Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness
From: Improving health literacy through group antenatal care: a prospective cohort study
Topic | Group (n = 100) | Individual (n = 83) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Arranged emergency transport | 98 (98%) | 69 (83.1%) | 0.01** |
Arranged money to prepare for delivery | 99 (99%) | 67 (80.7%) | <0.01** |
ANC care influenced place of delivery | 62 (62%) | 28 (33.7%) | 0. 01** |
Talked with midwife about where to deliver | 51 (51.5%) | 20 (24.7%) | 0. 01** |
Arranged layette for baby | 92 (92%) | 76 (91.6%) | 0.92 |
Obtained supplies for delivery | 95 (95%) | 79 (95.2%) | 0.96 |
Knew Danger Signs | |||
Vaginal bleeding | 99 (99%) | 81 (97.6%) | 0.46 |
Fever | 24 (24.0%) | 15 (18.1%) | 0.33 |
Pain in breast or abdomen | 46 (46%) | 24 (28.9%) | 0.02* |
Swollen face or hands | 72 (72%) | 61 (73.5%) | 0.82 |
Headache/blurred vision | 91 (91%) | 64 (77.1%) | 0.01** |
Reduced or no fetal movement | 17 (17%) | 14 (16.9%) | 0.98 |