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Item Knowledge and Perception of Risk of Anaemia During Pregnancy among Pregnant Women in Ablekuma South(University of Ghana, 2016-07) Patience, D.; Kretchy, I.; Adongo, P. B.; University of Ghana, College of Health Sciences, School of Public HealthIntroduction: Worldwide it is estimated that about half of all pregnant women are anaemic. In Ghana, the incidence of pregnant women with anaemia has increased and this accounts for about 20% of maternal mortality. This study therefore sought to investigate the knowledge and perception of the risk of anaemia during pregnancy and adherence to iron supplements among pregnant women in Ablekuma South. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 384 pregnant women in Ablekuma South aged between 19 to 50 years to determine their knowledge and perceptions of the risk of anaemia in pregnancy as well as their level of adherence to iron preparations. Data were analysed using STATA version 13. Socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents were presented in tables and associations between independent variables such as age, marital status and occupation and the dependent variable knowledge of risk of anaemia were examined. Results: A total of 384 pregnant women were interviewed. The study showed that 78% (301) had knowledge of risk of anaemia. Among the respondents who knew about the risk of anaemia in pregnancy, the majority (43%) were aged 21-30 years and about 43% (162) of them were married. The majority (90%) held positive perceptions about the condition and indicated that taking iron supplements was a measure to reduce the risk of anaemia in pregnancy. The level of adherence to iron supplements was found to be high (90%). There were statistically significant associations between age and knowledge of risk of anaemia (p=0.001) and educational level and knowledge of risk of anaemia (p=0.001). Conclusion: The study reports a high level of awareness of risk of anaemia in pregnancy, positive perceptions about anaemia and high adherence to iron supplementation.Item Knowledge and Perception of the Risks of Malaria during Pregnancy Among Women in Amasaman Sub Municipality(University of Ghana, 2016-07) Bohulu, A. A.; Adongo, P. B.; University of Ghana, College of Health Sciences, School of Public HealthIntroduction Malaria in pregnancy is of public health importance. Malaria in pregnancy is associated with several negative health outcomes such as premature delivery, threatened abortion, and miscarriage, among others. The study sought to find out the level of knowledge and perception of women regarding the risks associated with malaria during pregnancy in GA West Municipality, Amasaman. Methods Qualitative research technique was employed in the research. The focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs) were the tools used to collect data. Forty-four respondents participated in the research. Purposive sampling method was employed to select the respondents. Five FGDs and two IDIs were done to solicit for information. The sample frame consisted of the women who have delivered children who are under one year; pregnant women, and women who have delivered before but are past childbearing. The respondents were drawn from the urban, peri-urban, and rural communities of Amasaman sub- municipality, and grouped according to their places of residence. Interview guide was used. The IDIs and the FGDs were recorded using tape recorder and later transcribed verbatim, typed in word and imported into Nvivo software and analysed using thematic content analysis. Results Majority of the respondents have knowledge of causes of malaria, however, some of them have misconceptions about the causes of malaria. The respondents are acutely aware that malaria in pregnancy is deadly if early attention is not paid to it and majority of them sought healthcare from biomedical facilities. Conclusion The women knew that malaria can kill all categories of people. In addition, the women were aware that malaria during pregnancy can cause threatened abortion, premature delivery, or the death of both the foetus and the mother.Item Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptions of Contraceptive Use among Second Cycle Institutions in the Adentan Municipality(University of Ghana, 2016-07) Komey, L.; Adongo, P. B.; University of Ghana, College of Health Sciences, School of Public HealthIt has become very necessary to study seemingly increasing rate of negative sexual behaviour among adolescents. In the Ghanaian society, many adolescents are ignorant of the various forms of contraceptive methods available and how they are effectively used, despite significant numbers being sexually active. This study seeks to understand the factors that influence the knowledge, attitude and perception of contraceptives amongst second cycle institutions in the Adentan Municipality. The study is a cross sectional design, which employed both qualitative and quantitative methods. A total of 307 students made up of 140(45.6%) males and 167(54.4%) females aged 14 – 19 participated in the study A self-administered questionnaire was used in obtaining data on the knowledge, perception and attitude of students. The data was processed using Microsoft Excel 2013 and SPSS software. Three focused group discussions were held in the two schools. The descriptive analysis of the qualitative data was coded in themes according to the study objectives. The results showed that the male student had a better knowledge of contraceptives and their use as against the females; the variance in the means for second cycle male students (M = 19.80, SD = 3.87) and the female second cycle students (M = 18.47, X, SD =3.87) on their knowledge of contraceptive use had a statistical difference of (t (305) = 0.02, p<0.05). From this study, it was observed that Students who lived with both parents had better knowledge of contraceptive use as compared to their mates staying with just a parent. For students living with their mothers alone (p = 0.042), Father alone (p = 0.006) and for those living alone (p = 0 .02). Findings from this data collected showed, and held a substantial positive correlation between an individual’s knowledge and perception towards contraceptive use. r (306) =.117*, p = .005. Again, a noteworthy positive correlation was seen between the form one and two respondents and their perception towards the use of contraceptives respectively. R (306) = 0.130, p = .005 Results from this study showed that, the fact that adolescent knew what contraceptives were did not mean they knew how they were supposed to be used correctly. Again, findings from the study indicated that participants are reckless with their attitude towards contraceptives and sexual reproductive related issues. They had little or no fear for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Misperceptions tended to cloud the judgment of adolescents towards contraceptives, thus serving as a barrier to the use of contraceptives. From this study, clearly there is a need for right interventions to be put in place in order to bridge the gap between the knowledge, attitude, and perception of contraceptive use. Adolescent friendly facilities must be established across the country to help adolescents make informed choices pertaining to sex and their reproductive health.