Table 4 PEC understanding of expectant mothers interviewed at community & health care settings in Karachi

Assessment

By skilled health providers

Yes

130(86.7)

122(85.9)

Getting measurements done

(i.e. weight, blood pressure & Hb)

Yes

147(98.0)

135(95.1)

0.16

Service/care provision

Tetanus immunization

Yes

148(98.7)

138(97.2)

0.37

Iron and folic acid intake

Yes

147(98.0)

137(96.5)

0.42

Health Promotion

Planning & identification of pregnancy

Yes

128(85.3)

121(85.2)

0.93

Rest, sleep & avoidance of stress

Yes

143(95.3)

133(93.6)

0.39

Nutrition

Yes

150(100)

139(97.9)

0.07

Preparation for breast feeding

Yes

149(99.3)

138(97.2)

0.15

Preparation for aseptic delivery

Yes

145(96.7)

134(94.3)

0.23

Emergency care by health expert

Yes

150(100.0)

140(98.6)

0.07

Danger signs & symptoms

- Severe headache

Yes

149(99.3)

139(97.2)

0.15

- High grade fever

Yes

150(100.0)

136(95.7)

0.00

- Swelling of face, feet and ankles

Yes

127(84.7)

121(85.3)

0.99

- Leaking of fluid or blood

Yes

142(94.7)

132(93.0)

0.55

Mud intake

Yes

141(94.0)

138(97.2)

0.31

Avoidance of self medication

Yes

143(95.3)

127(89.4)

0.03

Nail clipping

Yes

149(99.3)

137(96.5)

0.15

Bathing, hand washing and dental hygiene

Yes

145(96.7)

134(94.4)

0.34

Iodized salt

Yes

149(99.3)

136(95.8)

0.04

Smoking

Yes

149(99.3)

139(97.9)

0.28

Family planning

Yes

147(98.0)

137(96.5)

0.42