AWARENESS OF HUSBANDS REGARDING BIRTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMPLICATION READINESS IN DISTRICT RAWALPINDI

Authors

  • Dr. Rehma Gilani National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
  • Dr. Naila Azam Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
  • Dr. Javeria Kamran Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
  • Dr. Sidra Ihsan Armed Forces Bone Marrow Transplant Center/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
  • Dr. Rabia Atif Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan

Keywords:

Birth preparedness, Complication readiness, Husband participation, Maternal mortality

Abstract

Objective: To determine knowledge, attitude and practices of husbands regarding birth preparedness and complication readiness.

Study Design: Descriptive Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: Tehsil Kallar Sayden, Rawalpindi district, from Jul 2016 to Dec 2016.

Material and Methods: Data was collected using a pre-structured questionnaire from 450 husbands of 20 to 55 years age group through multi stage sampling.

Results: Statistical analysis showed 370 (83%) husbands had adequate knowledge, 425 (95%) had positive attitude while only 246 (55%) husbands had good practices. Socio-demographic characteristics of husbands showed statistical association with their knowledge and practices.

Conclusion: The study identified barriers responsible for the gaps between knowledge and practices of husbands regarding birth preparedness and complication readiness and proposes recommendation for engagement of men in maternal health.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

17-05-2019

Issue

Vol. 69 No. SUPPL 2 (2019): AFPGMI SUPPL

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

1.
Gilani DR, Azam DN, Kamran DJ, Ihsan DS, Atif DR. AWARENESS OF HUSBANDS REGARDING BIRTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMPLICATION READINESS IN DISTRICT RAWALPINDI. Pak Armed Forces Med J [Internet]. 2019 May 17 [cited 2025 Jan. 4];69(SUPPL 2):S259-66. Available from: https://pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/2888