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COVID-19-related attitude and risk perception among pregnant women attending antenatal care, and the associated factors, at public health facilities of East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, 2020: a multi-center cross-sectional study

Authors: Keralem Anteneh Bishaw, Yibelu Bazezew Bitewa, Mamaru Getie Fetene, Zemenay Tiruneh, Endihnew Beka, Bewket Yeserah Aynalem, Biachew Asmare, Yidersal Hune, Dehnnet Abebe, Alehegn Aderaw, Temesgen Ayenew, Melaku Desta, Samuel Debas Bayable, Addisu Andualem

Published in: Journal of Public Health | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Aim

This study aimed to assess COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019)-related attitude and risk perception among pregnant women attending antenatal care, and the associated factors, at public health facilities of the East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia.

Subjects and methods

A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted, from December 1–30, 2020. A total of 847 pregnant women were included in the study using a simple random sampling technique. To collect the data, we used an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Bi-variable and multi-variable logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with pregnancy-related anxiety. A p-value of < 0.05 with a 95% confidence level was used to declare statistical significance.

Results

The magnitude of COVID-19-related positive attitude and high-level risk perception among pregnant women was 51.12% and 37.2% respectively. Having adequate knowledge [AOR: 2.09, 95% CI = (1.49–2.95)], ≥ 3 ANC visits [AOR: 1.43, 95% CI = 1.0–1.98], and a low level of risk perception [AOR: 6.27, 95% CI = (4.42–8.89)] were factors associated with a positive attitude of pregnant women with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Being urban residents [AOR: 2.24, 95% CI: 1.6–3.10], having wanted pregnancy [AOR: 3.35, 95% CI: 1.18–9.49], having a negative attitude [AOR: 6.21, 95% CI: 4.43–8.70], and a complicated pregnancy [AOR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.02–-2.75] were factors significantly associated with risk perception of pregnant women with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusions

Despite its high fatality, COVID-19 pandemic-related attitude and risk perception among pregnant women were low. As a result, health caregivers and other concerned bodies should consider interventions to improve pregnant women's risk perception and attitude during antenatal care and through various community information platforms.

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Title: COVID-19-related attitude and risk perception among pregnant women attending antenatal care, and the associated factors, at public health facilities of East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, 2020: a multi-center cross-sectional study
Authors: Keralem Anteneh Bishaw
Yibelu Bazezew Bitewa
Mamaru Getie Fetene
Zemenay Tiruneh
Endihnew Beka
Bewket Yeserah Aynalem
Biachew Asmare
Yidersal Hune
Dehnnet Abebe
Alehegn Aderaw
Temesgen Ayenew
Melaku Desta
Samuel Debas Bayable
Addisu Andualem
Publication date: 22-12-2022
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Public Health
Care
COVID-19
Published in: Journal of Public Health / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 2198-1833
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-022-01797-x

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COVID-19-related attitude and risk perception among pregnant women attending antenatal care, and the associated factors, at public health facilities of East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, 2020: a multi-center cross-sectional study

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