Al-Hikmah University Journal

Jigawa has an unacceptably high maternal mortality ratio (MMR) which is estimated at 2,000 deaths per 100,000 live births. Despite this alarmingly high mortality attributed to obstetric complications, the proportion of those with any kind of knowledge of these danger signs is not known in this state. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge of danger signs of pregnancy among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Dutse General Hospital, Jigawa State. The study is a health facility-based and a descriptive cross-sectional study was adopted. A total sample size of 378 pregnant women was drawn from retrospective data from the previous year using the research advisor’s table. Data was collected through the use of a structured questionnaire using a systematic sampling technique and analyzed using a Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS). Findings indicated that respondents are well aware of danger signs in pregnancy but have limited knowledge of it. Only 31.2% of the respondents had sufficient knowledge about the danger signs of pregnancy while the majority could not differentiate between danger signs and minor discomfort. Data analysis indicated that knowledge of danger signs in pregnancy positively correlated and was significant to the level of education of the respondent at a 95% confidence limit. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that there is a low level of knowledge about the danger signs of pregnancy among women attending antenatal clinics in Dutse General Hospital.