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Table 1 Awareness and practice of pregnant women on preparation for birth and its complications in Arba Minch Zuria Woreda, South Ethiopia, March 2015

From: Factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness in Southern Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

Variables

Category

Frequency (%)

Know elements of Birth preparation (N = 707)

Saving money

626(88.5)

Identifying mode of transportation

285(40.3)

Identifying skilled provider

193(27.3)

Identifying place of delivery

313(44.3)

Identifying blood donor

41(5.8)

Others

73(10.3)

Made arrangements for birth and its complications(N = 707)

Yes

502(71.0)

No

205(29.0)

BP/CR (n = 707)

Well-prepared

212(30.0)

Not well-prepared

495(70.0)

  1. BP/CR Birth preparedness and complication readiness
  2. Others Porridge goods, slaughtering animals, new blade, etc.