Abstract:
Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 postnatal mothers from September 5 to October 5/2023. A Systematic random sampling technique was used to recruit study participants. An interviewer- administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were entered using EpiData version 4.6 and then transferred to SPSS version 26 for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics were computed. Bivarible and Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted. Variables with the p-value of <0.25 in bivariable analysis were entered into multivariable logistic regression analysis. Statistical significance was declared at 95% confidence interval and p-value of less than 0.05.
Results: The magnitude of Husband involvement in Birth preparedness and complication readiness plan was 41.7% (95%CI: 37.1%, 46.5%). Good knowledge (AOR=1.81, 95%CI: 1.19, 2.75) and having Antenatal Care follow up (AOR=0.56, 95%CI: 0.32, 0.97) were significantly associated with husbands involvement in birth preparedness and complication readiness among postnatal mothers in Ambo town public health facilities.
Conclusion and recommendations: The magnitude of husband involvement among postnatal mothers was low. Antenatal Care follow up and knowledge of danger sign were significantly associated with husband’s involvement in birth preparedness and complication readiness among postnatal women in ambo town public health facilities. Hence, community-based education as well as social behavior change interventions needed to increase Husband involvement in Birth preparedness and complication readiness practices
