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title: "Maternal knowledge of obstetric danger signs and related factors among antenatal care attendees in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A cross-sectional analysis"
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source_name: "PLOS ONE (Medicine)"
source_url: "https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0353778"
published_at: "2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z"
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# Maternal knowledge of obstetric danger signs and related factors among antenatal care attendees in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A cross-sectional analysis
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- **Source URL:** [Original Journal Publication](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0353778)
- **Published At:** 2026-07-15T14:00:00.000Z
- **Evidence Rating:** Journal Feed
## Executive GIST (TL;DR)
by Abdeta Muktar Ahmed, Mohamed Abdilahi Ahmed, Abdulkadir Mohammed Nuh, Hamse Khalif Hassan Background Maternal mortality remains a major global health challenge, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Despite international efforts, nearly 95% of maternal deaths occur in these regions, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing the highest burden. Limited knowledge of obstetric danger signs is a key factor contributing to delays in seeking care, which in turn increases the risk of preventable maternal complications. Evidence on maternal awareness in Somaliland is scarce. Objective This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge of obstetric danger signs and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2 to August 4, 2022, among pregnant women attending antenatal care services. A total of 222 participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique from eight maternal and child health centers. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pretested and structured questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was carried out.
## Clinical Analysis & Structured Key Points
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