Affiliation:
1. University of Pecs
2. University of Pecs: Pecsi Tudomanyegyetem
Abstract
Abstract
Problem: Maternal mortality in Kenya remains unacceptably high. Mobile pastoralist communities, Pokot community included take the greatest burden of these maternal deaths.
Background: Knowledge of obstetric danger signs is important for the prevention of pregnancy and birth complications as it influences pregnant women to prepare for birth and complications.
Aim: To assess the level of knowledge of obstetrics danger signs and their effect on Birth Preparedness and complications Readiness among mobile Pokot nomadic pastoralists in Kenya.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 275 Pokot nomadic pastoralists’ pregnant women using a multistage sampling technique. Chi-square (X2) was used to test the association between categorical variables and a P-value of <0.05 was considered significant.
Findings: Most of the women had high knowledge of obstetric danger signs. However, the level of Birth Preparedness and complication readiness was low.
Discussion: Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness and complication readiness remains a key subject in the fight against maternal mortality especially in pastoralists and unsettled communities where services are unpredictable and disrupted by frequent movements.
Conclusion: Maternal mortality, which remains a major reproductive health concern in Kenya may be reduced through the government and other stakeholders' deliberate delivery of quality antenatal care targeting mobile Pokot and other pastoralists living in Kenya.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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