Table 1

Levels of BPCR practice in last pregnancy among women aged 15–49 in rural Uttar Pradesh

Level of preparednessNumber (%) (n=17 244)Specific activity done
No BPCR preparedness4187 (24 %)
Only birth preparedness done955 (6%)0. Decided on the place of delivery (at home or health facility)
1. Knew the facility that could provide emergency care
2. Identified people to accompany the woman
3. Identified people to take care of children at home
4. Others (oil/cloth/soap)
Only complication readiness done3697 (21%)1. Saved/arranged money for delivery expense or in case of emergency
2. Advance arrangement of transportation to go to the facility
3. Identified institution where to rush in case of emergency
Both birth preparation and complication readiness steps done8405 (49%)1. Decided on the place of delivery (at home or health facility)
2. Knew the facility that could provide emergency care
3. Identified people to accompany the woman
4. Identified people to take care of children at home
5. Saved/arranged money for delivery expense or in case of emergency
6. Advance arrangement of transportation to go to the facility
7. Identified institution where to rush in case of emergency
8. Others (oil/cloth/soap)
Total17 244 (100%)
  • BPCR, birth preparedness and complication readiness.