AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS OF PREGNANT WOMEN TOWARD CHILDBIRTH AND EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE WEST BANK

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dc.contributor.authorWorood Murad Abu Hammad
dc.contributor.authorIbtisam Dweikat
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-14T06:49:09Z
dc.date.available2026-09-14T06:49:09Z
dc.date.issued2026-05-12
dc.description.abstractBackground: Palestine is currently experiencing a severe maternal health crisis due to ongoing conflict, displacement, and disruption of healthcare services. These conditions have limited access to essential maternal and emergency obstetric care, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. As a result, emergency childbirth in unsafe environments has become more common. In addition, gaps in maternal awareness of labor signs, danger signs, and emergency preparedness further increase risks for mothers and newborns. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the level of awareness and preparedness for emergency childbirth among pregnant women in the West Bank. It focused on evaluating women’s knowledge of labor signs, awareness of danger signs during pregnancy, preparedness for emergency situations, and identifying barriers to accessing healthcare services. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 251 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in various regions of the West Bank, including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Ramallah, and Abu Dis. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of labor and danger signs, preparedness for emergency childbirth, and perceived barriers. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, applying descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression analysis.
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.alquds.edu/handle/20.500.12213/10768
dc.language.isoen
dc.titleAWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS OF PREGNANT WOMEN TOWARD CHILDBIRTH AND EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE WEST BANK
dc.typeArticle
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