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    Investigating knowledge and determinants of birth preparedness among pregnant women In Mangochi district
    (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, 2022-07-12) Abuduo, Richard; Malipa, Peter; Gondwe, Macdonald; Lanjesi, Innocent
    This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study that will utilize both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods to explore knowledge, practices and men’s support towards birth preparedness and complication readiness among antenatal women. The broad objective of the study is to investigate knowledge and determinants of birth preparedness among pregnant women in Mangochi district. Specific objectives of the study are: to assess the Knowledge of birth preparedness among antenatal care attendees in Mangochi District and to identify the factors associated with birth preparedness among antenatal care attendees in Mangochi District. The study will be conducted in Mangochi district. It will be facility based (ANC Department) of Mangochi District Hospital, Makanjira Health Centre, Monkey Bay Health Centre, Namwera Health Centre and Chilipa Health Centre. The study targets pregnant women who come to attend ANC during study period. The study will run from January 2022 to February, 2023. Every pregnant woman willing to be included during data collection. Pregnant women who presents with danger signs or unable to communicate, and those not willing to be interviewed. The sample size will be 384 participants and participants will be enrolled using random sampling technique. Data will be analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21. The expected findings of the study will be at least 50 percent of the participants will be knowledgeable of birth preparedness and complication readiness. The study findings will be disseminated through presentations during meetings such as DHMT, CPD and morning report gatherings, seminars and conferences. Reports will be compiled and submitted to College of Medicine Research Committee.