Table 2 Participants’ specific knowledge on birth defects
Item | Yes | No | I don’t know |
|---|---|---|---|
N(%) | N(%) | N(%) | |
Which of the following correctly describes BD? | |||
It is a disease acquired by pregnant women | 143(32.3) | 149(33.6) | 151(34.1) |
It can affect baby development in the womb | 275(62.1) | 54(12.2) | 114(25.7) |
It can be transmitted by contact with affected individuals | 83(18.7) | 269(60.7) | 91(20.6) |
Most BD are preventable | 330(74.5) | 43(9.7) | 70(15.8) |
Most BD can be treated or managed medically | 380(86.0) | 16(3.6) | 46(10.4) |
Deformities from BD can be reduced through physiotherapy | 208(47.0) | 29(6.5) | 206(46.5) |