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ArticleAJPM focus2026

Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Pregnant Women: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Matilda Adu-Gyamfi, Prince Owusu Adoma, Francis Acquah, Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang

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Matilda Adu-GyamfiDepartment of Population and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.
Prince Owusu AdomaDepartment of Health Administration and Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Science and Home Economic Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Francis AcquahDepartment of Health Administration and Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Science and Home Economic Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
Elvis Enowbeyang TarkangHIV/AIDS Prevention Research Network Cameroon, Kumba, Cameroon.

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Abstract

Introduction: Birth preparedness and complication readiness have the goal of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. This concept requires pregnant women to seek health care without delay in case of obstetric complications and delivery. This study determined the practices and factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional design was employed among 384 participants, collecting data using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzing them using Stata (Version 16) at the 0.05 significance level and 95% CI. Results: The practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness was 53.4%, and single pregnant women were more likely to practice birth preparedness and complication readiness (AOR=2.19; 95% CI=1.13, 3.45; Conclusions: Health promotion programs to increase the practice of birth preparedness and complication readiness should target all women, particularly those with limited social and financial support and families with no or basic education.

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Birth preparedness and complication readinessCape CoastGhanapregnant women

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PMID42058928
PMCPMC13123336

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