Tenneh Millicent Conteh
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, University of Makeni, Ma, Sierra Leone
Publications
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Research Article
Retrospective on Maternal Mortality: Birth Preparedness Among Women at Antenatal Care Clinics in Makeni City, Sierra Leone
Author(s): Tamba Matturie, Abraham Isiaka Jimmy, Tenneh Millicent Conteh, Alusine Rhoda Thullah, Magdaline Philip Umoh, Rebecca Esliker and Lee Presley Gary Jr*
Birth preparedness is a critical strategy aimed at promoting safe childbirth by encouraging pregnant women and their families to create thoughtful birth plans and prepare for potential complications. This approach ensures timely access to skilled maternity and health care services, which are essential for reducing maternal mortality. This study assessed the factors influencing birth preparedness among pregnant women attending Antenatal Care Clinics at the Regional Referral Hospital in Makeni City, Sierra Leone. A probability sampling method was used to select 112 pregnant women, and data were collected during 2023 with a structured questionnaire, using the Matturie Birth Preparedness Scale, as uniquely designed and prepared for this study. The collected data were analyzed using STATA software (version 14.0). Our findings revealed significant gaps in birth preparedness: 83.0% of respon.. Read More»