In the light of the study findings, it is concluded that pregnant women’s concepts of self-care related to reproductive health was variable. It was high in certain areas such as baby care and puerperium, and low in others such as FGM, breast care, and personal hygiene during menstruation. Overall, only less than one third of them had adequate concepts regarding self-care related to reproductive health. Similarly, their attitudes towards self-care related to reproductive health was more positive in relation to personal hygiene during menstruation, and pregnancy, but more negative in relation to self-care during labor and puerperium and towards general reproductive health issues. Overall, only less than one-fifth of the women had positive attitudes regarding self-care related to reproductive health. Better concepts of self-care were directly related to higher education of the woman and husband, and working status of the woman. |
