Research Article

Awareness of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Southeastern Nigeria

Table 5

Complication readiness: service use and planning actions.

Intention and behaviorFrequencyPercentage (%)

Plan to attend at least 4 ANC visits with skilled provider ( 𝑛 = 6 9 6 )48469.5

Plan to attend first ANC with skilled provider in first trimester ( 𝑛 = 6 8 0 )48471.2

Plan to give birth with skilled attendant ( 𝑛 = 7 3 2 )58079.2

Plan to save money for childbirth ( 𝑛 = 7 0 4 )56480.1

Plan to identify mode of transport to place of childbirth ( 𝑛 = 7 7 6 )64883.5

Knowledge of availability of community support systems ( 𝑛 = 7 3 6 )
 Financial support system14820.1
 Transport system17623.9
 Blood donor system243.3