Table 2 Women’ Knowledge of preconception health issues in Amhara region referral hospitals, northern Ethiopia, 2022
Variable (N = 828) | Options | Frequency(N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
PCC is care given to all women before pregnancy to make them healthier | Yes | 527 | 63.6 |
No | 301 | 36.3 | |
PCC is not the same as antenatal care | Yes | 450 | 54.3 |
No | 378 | 45.6 | |
PCC enables healthier babies to be born | Yes | 481 | 58.1 |
No | 347 | 41.9 | |
Preparation for pregnancy through PCC is best before getting pregnant | Yes | 550 | 66.4 |
No | 278 | 33,6 | |
Preconception care ensures diseases are under control before pregnancy | Yes | 520 | 62.8 |
No | 308 | 37,2 | |
PCC prevents unintended pregnancies and promotes optimal birth spacing | Yes | 362 | 43.7 |
No | 466 | 56.3 | |
Is it necessary for the health personnel to have a say (advise) as to when you can get pregnant? | Yes | 400 | 48.3 |
No | 428 | 51.7 | |
Is it important to have a medical check-up before you go on to get pregnant? | Yes | 718 | 86.7 |
No | 110 | 13.3 |