Gambian Mothers Lack Obstetric Danger Sign Knowledge, But Educational Intervention Shows Promise.
Kara J ShannonJocelyn BurridgeBrodus FranklinSheena BhushanSusan G HilsenbeckElena V PetrovaJames N'DowIbezimako IwuhSharmila AnandasabapathyJeffrey P WilkinsonPublished in: Annals of global health (2024)
Women had low knowledge of obstetric danger signs, and true awareness of danger signs was remarkably lower than self-perceived knowledge. However, patients exhibited proper healthcare-seeking behavior when danger signs arose. Findings suggest that video- or messaging-based education from local healthcare providers may be effective DS educational interventions.
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