Table 3 Mean scores of Birth preparedness/complication readiness practices among pregnant women in rural Ebonyi community
Variables | Pre-intervention Mean (SD);n = 94 | Post-intervention Mean (SD); n = 127 | Mean difference (p-value)** |
|---|---|---|---|
Adequacy of birth preparedness | |||
 Identify mode of transport | 3.99 (1.26) | 4.11 (1.21) | 0.12 (0.471) |
 Save Money (for emergency) | 4.47 (0.68) | 4.69 (0.48) | 0.22 (0.004)* |
 Identify Blood Donor | 3.17 (1.55) | 3.40 (1.40) | 0.23 (0.228) |
 Identify Skilled Provider | 3.68 (1.28) | 3.83 (1.15) | 0.15 (0.351) |
 Identify where to go for emergency/ birth | 4.12 (1.26) | 4.06 (1.15) | −0.06 (0.704) |
 Prepare Birth Kit | 4.60 (0.87) | 4.75 (0.82) | 0.15 (0.184) |
Total mean score | 4.00 (0.81) | 4.14 (0.69) | 0.14 (0.169) |