Correlates of Obstetric Risk Perception and Recognition of Danger Signs in Kano, Northern Nigeria

Iliyasu, Zubairu; Galadanci, Hadiza; Abdurrahim, Abubakar; Jibo, Abubakar Mohammed; Salihu, Hamisu M.; Aliyu, Muktar H.

doi:10.5334/aogh.376

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“…The study conducted in Nigeria backs this up; perception of danger sign should not be left solely to women; family and community members should also understand and prevent issues. 35 Regardless of how much men’s awareness of pregnancy complication has increased, the fundamental goal should be to enhance the lives of the pregnant woman and the fetus.…”

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Understanding Gender-Based Perception During Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study

Shibeshi,

Lemu,

Gebretsadik

et al. 2023

IJWH

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Purpose Gender-based perceptions about maternal health care during pregnancy draw attention to the existence of gender inequity in maternal health care. This study aimed to understand the gender-based perception of gender roles and norms, gender relations, social support, and psychosocial variation in maternal health care during pregnancy. Methods A qualitative study was conducted in three rural districts of Jimma, Ethiopia. Participants were purposefully chosen from the community groups, including male and female health development armies, religious leaders, health extension workers, midwifery nurses, and primary health care unit directors. The data was gathered through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The actual data was collected by men and women qualitative study experts. Atlas ti Ver 9 was used for the analysis. The data was initially coded then changed to a sub-category and at last converted to a category. Results Four categories emerged: Gender-based roles and norms, psychosocial variation, social support, and gender relations. The informants described men’s and women’s independent and shared roles improve maternal health care service usage during pregnancy. Once the women became pregnant, men undertook a variety of demanding duties to enhance maternity service consumption. Gender relations and shared decision-making were essential in facilitating maternal healthcare utilization during pregnancy and beyond. Conclusion This study revealed that maternal health care should not be limited to women alone. Men’s and women’s prior maternal health experiences, in addition to their knowledge and beliefs, have significantly impacted the utilization of maternal healthcare services during pregnancy. Policymakers and academics should consider men’s essential contribution to maternal health care during pregnancy. However, in order to increase their intention to use maternal health care services, it is necessary to clearly identify the interests of women in which men should be involved.

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Understanding Gender-Based Perception During Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study

Shibeshi,

Lemu,

Gebretsadik

et al. 2023

IJWH

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“…Similarly, a study from Nigeria also reported that the majority of the women can identify obstetric danger signs. 12 On the contrary, studies carried out in Northern 13 and another study from Ethiopia 14 reported a low level of identification of obstetric danger signs.…”

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“…Another study from Northern Nigeria also reported a low-risk perception of obstetric complications among women. 12 Participants in all groups were unanimous in saying the decision-making on care seeking for obstetric complications lies on the husbands and occasionally on the mothers-in-law or other relatives of the husband. Societies in Northern Nigeria are predominantly patriarchal; hence it is a common occurrence for decision-making to be done by the husband or his family members.…”

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Identifying Barriers to Utilization of Basic Emergency Obstetric and NewBorn Care Services in Jigawa State, North-western Nigeria: A Qualitative Study

Babandi,

Wakawa,

Suleiman

et al. 2024

J. Com. Med. and PHC

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Background: Maternal mortality has remained high in northern Nigeria despite decades of effort aimed at reducing it. The number of women who deliver in Emergency Obstetric Care (EmONC) facilities is low. This study explored the barriers to utilizing Basic EmONC services in Jigawa State. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted among mothers of children under five years through 12 Focus Group Discussions. A purposive sampling technique was used to select participants who were categorized based on age (below 35 years, 35 years and above) and prior utilization of EmONC services. Content analysis along thematic lines was done and the findings were reported in narrative form. Results: The mean age of participants was 31 ± 6 years. The majority of participants had primary education and most were unemployed. Most of the participants identified obstetric danger signs, however, they opine that medical attention should be sought only when complications become serious. Participants in all groups unanimously said decision-making for seeking medical care rests with the husband and occasionally the mother-in-law. Barriers to seeking care identified by participants include lack of money, distance to the nearest health facility, fear of embarrassment by healthcare workers, and insecurity among others. Conclusion: Most participants were knowledgeable of obstetric danger signs, but with low risk-perception towards obstetric complications. The Jigawa State government should engage in a robust education campaign on the need for early decision-making to seek care as well as strengthen its women empowerment programs to overcome barriers to seeking care for obstetric complications.

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“…This conclusion is supported by the positive rank value of 24, indicating that 24 respondents experienced an improvement in their knowledge. Research conducted by Iliyasu et al underscores the strategic importance of providing education as an effective means to enhance mothers' knowledge in recognizing danger signs during the puerperium (Iliyasu et al, 2019).…”

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The Influence of Education of Postpartum Mothers on the Knowledge of Postpartum Risk Signs

Syamson,

Harita

2023

MTPHJ

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One of the critical periods associated with maternal mortality risk is the postpartum period. Hence, it is imperative to prioritize postnatal care as a means to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 30% of mothers face mortality risks during the puerperium. Unfortunately, many postpartum mothers are unaware of potential issues during this period, leading to delayed self-examinations with healthcare professionals. This lack of awareness stems from insufficient knowledge regarding the danger signs that may arise during the postpartum period. Previous study revealed that a significant number of mothers lack awareness about these danger signs during the puerperium. To enhance the knowledge of postpartum mothers, one effective approach is to provide education. This study aimed to investigate the impact of educational interventions on postpartum mothers' knowledge of danger signs during the postpartum period. The research employed a Quasi-Experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 30 postpartum mothers, and all participants completed the entire study. Data collection involved administering a questionnaire both before and after the educational intervention. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for data analysis, and the Wilcoxon test was utilized with a significance level set at α < 0.05. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value of 0.000 (α < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant effect of education on increasing postpartum mothers' knowledge of danger signs during the puerperal period.

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Correlates of Obstetric Risk Perception and Recognition of Danger Signs in Kano, Northern Nigeria

Cited by 7 publications

References 27 publications

Understanding Gender-Based Perception During Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study

Understanding Gender-Based Perception During Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study

Identifying Barriers to Utilization of Basic Emergency Obstetric and NewBorn Care Services in Jigawa State, North-western Nigeria: A Qualitative Study

The Influence of Education of Postpartum Mothers on the Knowledge of Postpartum Risk Signs

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