Table 1 Scoring system for maternal knowledge
Question | Correct answer(s) and coding | Max |
|---|---|---|
Q1. When in your pregnancy should you go for your first antenatal visit? | Correct answer: As soon as you have missed your period or as soon as you suspect you are pregnant or similar Score = 1 | 1 |
Q2. How many antenatal visits should you go for during your pregnancy? | Correct answer: four or more Score = 1 | 1 |
Q3. What are danger signs you should look out for during your pregnancy? | Correct answers: Vaginal bleeding Shortness of breath Severe abdominal pain Fits Headaches Swelling of feet and face Decreased movements of the baby Score = no. of correctly mentioned | 7 |
Q4. What are the danger signs that would make you take a newborn baby urgently to the clinic? | Correct answers: Not able to feed well Had a convulsion or fit Shortness of breath High temperature Low temperature Yellow skin and eyes Only moves when stimulated Pus draining from umbilicus Pus draining from eyes Score = no. of correctly mentioned | 8 |
Total knowledge score | Mean score of Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 | 17 |