Pregnant women’s knowledge of obesity and ideal weight gain in pregnancy, and health behaviours of pregnant women and their partners

A high-risk pregnancy is a condition that increases the risk of complications in pregnant women and fetuses compared to normal pregnancies. One key to preventing high-risk in pregnancy is women's knowledge. This study aimed to describe the knowledge of pregnant women about high-risk pregnancies in the PHC Ganeas, Sumedang. The study was a descriptive quantitative research. The number of samples was 146 pregnant women who visited the PHC of Ganeas. The samples were selected using es using stratified random sampling technique. The instrument of this study used a questionnaire consisting of 50 statements. The results showed that 61 respondents (41.0%) were categorized into high-risk pregnancies. The levels of knowledge were 131 respondents (89.7%) had moderate knowledge, 7 respondents (4.8%) had good knowledge, and 8 respondents (5.5%) had insufficient knowledge. The conclusion in this study is that the majority of respondents belong to high-risk pregnancies, and have a moderate level of knowledge. Knowledge of pregnant women in the PHC of Ganeas should be improved by developing an extension program and information about high-risk pregnancies.Keywords: pregnant women, high-risk pregnancy, knowledge

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Effect of An Educational Intervention on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge and Self-Care Practices Regarding Urinary Tract Infection

Evidence-Based Nursing Research ◽

10.47104/ebnrojs3.v2i4.194 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 11

Author(s):

Hemmat M. El-bana ◽

Hanan A. Ali

Keyword(s):

Urinary Tract Infection ◽

Urinary Tract ◽

Tract Infection ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Self Care ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Care Practices ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge

Contents: The most prevalent type of infection during pregnancy is urinary tract infections (UTIs). It affects up to ten percent of pregnant women and may cause serious adverse pregnancy outcomes for both mother and fetus. Aim: The research aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on pregnant women’s knowledge and self-care practices regarding urinary tract infection. Methods: A quasi-experimental (pre/post-test) design was adopted to fulfill this study's aim. The study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecological outpatient clinic in Benha university hospital on a purposive sample of 68 pregnant women among those attending the setting mentioned above. Two key instruments were used to collect data: A structured interviewing questionnaire, self-care practices checklist. Results: revealed a highly statistically significant difference in pregnant women's knowledge and self-care practices related to urinary tract infection at post-intervention compared to their pre-intervention phase (p-values < 0.001). A highly significant positive correlation was illustrated between studied women's total knowledge and total practice scores at pre (p=0.04) and post-intervention (p=0.000) phases. Conclusion: The study concluded that the research hypothesis is supported, and pregnant women exhibited better knowledge and self-care practices regarding (UTI) during pregnancy after implementing an educational intervention than before. The study recommended that knowledge and self-care concepts regarding UTI through antenatal screening programs in early pregnancy should be empowered as an essential part of all women's health care levels and strategies.

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The consequences of obesity and excess weight gain in pregnancy

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society ◽

10.1017/s0029665111003077 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 70 (4) ◽

pp. 450-456 ◽

Cited By ~ 81

Author(s):

Jane E. Norman ◽

Rebecca Reynolds

Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Gestational Diabetes ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Postpartum Haemorrhage ◽

Maternal Obesity ◽

Adverse Pregnancy Outcome ◽

Operative Delivery ◽

Adverse Pregnancy ◽

In Pregnancy

The prevalence of obesity in pregnancy is rising exponentially; about 15–20% of pregnant women now enter pregnancy with a BMI which would define them as obese. This paper provides a review of the strong links between obesity and adverse pregnancy outcome which operate across a range of pregnancy complications. For example, obesity is associated with an increased risk of maternal mortality, gestational diabetes mellitus, thromboembolism, pre-eclampsia and postpartum haemorrhage. Obesity also complicates operative delivery; it makes operative delivery more difficult, increases complications and paradoxically increases the need for operative delivery. The risk of the majority of these complications is amplified by excess weight gain in pregnancy and increases in proportion to the degree of obesity, for example, women with extreme obesity have OR of 7·89 for gestational diabetes and 3·84 for postpartum haemorrhage compared to their lean counterparts. The consequences of maternal obesity do not stop once the baby is born. Maternal obesity programmes a variety of long-term adverse outcomes, including obesity in the offspring at adulthood. Such an effect is mediated at least in part via high birthweight; a recent study has suggested that the odds of adult obesity are two-fold greater in babies weighing more than 4 kg at birth. The mechanism by which obesity causes adverse pregnancy outcome is uncertain. This paper reviews the emerging evidence that hyperglycaemia and insulin resistance may both play a role: the links between hyperglycaemia in pregnancy and both increased birthweight and insulin resistance have been demonstrated in two large studies. Lastly, we discuss the nature and rationale for possible intervention strategies in obese pregnant women.

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Gestational Weight Gain and Changes in Body Composition in Pregnant Women with BMI ≥25 Kg/m2 Undergoing a Healthy Lifestyle Program Starting Early in Pregnancy

Journal of Obesity & Weight loss Therapy ◽

10.4172/2165-7904.1000300 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 06 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Marcella Malavolti ◽

Elisabetta Petrella

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Gestational Weight Gain ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Gestational Weight ◽

Lifestyle Program ◽

Healthy Lifestyle Program ◽

In Pregnancy

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Hubungan Pengetahuan Dan Kepatuhan Ibu Hamil Konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah Dengan Kejadian Anemia Di Kecamatan Leitimur Selatan Dan Teluk Ambon

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Komunitas ◽

10.14710/jekk.v6i1.10180 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 229-236

Author(s):

Elpira Asmin ◽

Armando Salulinggi ◽

Christiana Rialine Titaley ◽

Johan Bension

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Supplementation ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Iron Supplements ◽

Nutritional Problem ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

The Relationship ◽

Women’S Knowledge ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Anemia is a public health nutritional problem, especially for pregnant women. Anemia in pregnancy can adversely affect the morbidity and mortality of both mother and baby. According to the WHO, the prevalence of anemia in Indonesia was 40.5% in 2015, and 42% in 2016. One of the government's efforts to reduce the rate of anemia is the provision of iron tablets. In Indonesia, the coverage of giving at least 90 tablets during pregnancy in 2017 reached 80.81%. However, in Maluku Province, the coverage of iron supplementation (47.35%) was included amongst the four lowest provinces. This study aims to examine the relationship between pregnant women's knowledge and consumption of iron tablets and anemia in the Districts of South Leitimur and Teluk Ambon. Methods: This research is an analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. The subjects of this study were 165 pregnant women who were taken by purposive sampling.Result: The results showed 50.3% of pregnant women had anemia and only 21.8% complied with taking iron tablets. We found that there was no statistically significant association between pregnant women's knowledge of iron supplementation (p=0.443), as well as compliance with taking iron supplements (p=0.135), and anemia. Nevertheless, the percentage of women with anemia was lower in pregnant women who complied with taking iron supplements than those who did not comply. Conclusion : This study shows that efforts are still required to reduce the prevalence of anemia in Ambon City, including increasing women's compliance to take iron tablets.

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The Correlation of Pregnant Women's Knowledge Regarding Cosmetics and the Use of Face Cream

10.53350/pjmhs211551330 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 1330-1332

Author(s):

T. Yubiah ◽

N. Sulami ◽

Nurha edah

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

The Relationship ◽

Women’S Knowledge

Background: The knowledge of pregnant women about cosmetics' dangers is still shallow; this is because pregnant women mostly have never consulted a dermatologist regarding the cosmetic products they use. Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between pregnant women's knowledge about cosmetics and the use of facial cream. Method: This research applied an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach. The study samples were 40 pregnant women taken from a population of 44 pregnant women who used facial cream with Slovin formula and a purposive sampling technique that met the inclusion criteria. The instrument used questionnaires. Results: Data analyzed by the Chi-Square test showed bivariate results (ρ = 0.001) <0.05 indicating that there were relationships between 2 variables. Conclusion: In conclusion, there was a relationship between maternal knowledge about cosmetics and the use of facial cream in the Bre Village of Palibelo Primary Health Center in 2017. Keywords: Knowledge, Pregnant women, Cosmetics

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Effect of An Educational Intervention on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge and Self-Care Practices Regarding Urinary Tract Infection

Evidence-Based Nursing Research ◽

10.47104/ebnrojs3.v2i4.177 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 11

Author(s):

Hemmat M. El-bana ◽

Hanan A. Ali

Keyword(s):

Urinary Tract Infection ◽

Urinary Tract ◽

Tract Infection ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Self Care ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Care Practices ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge

Contents: The most prevalent type of infection during pregnancy is urinary tract infections (UTIs). It affects up to ten percent of pregnant women and may cause serious adverse pregnancy outcomes for both mother and fetus. Aim: The research aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on pregnant women’s knowledge and self-care practices regarding urinary tract infection. Methods: A quasi-experimental (pre/post-test) design was adopted to fulfill this study's aim. The study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecological outpatient clinic in Benha university hospital on a purposive sample of 68 pregnant women among those attending the setting mentioned above. Two key instruments were used to collect data: A structured interviewing questionnaire, self-care practices checklist. Results: revealed a highly statistically significant difference in pregnant women's knowledge and self-care practices related to urinary tract infection at post-intervention compared to their pre-intervention phase (p-values < 0.001). A highly significant positive correlation was illustrated between studied women's total knowledge and total practice scores at pre (p=0.04) and post-intervention (p=0.000) phases. Conclusion: The study concluded that the research hypothesis is supported, and pregnant women exhibited better knowledge and self-care practices regarding (UTI) during pregnancy after implementing an educational intervention than before. The study recommended that knowledge and self-care concepts regarding UTI through antenatal screening programs in early pregnancy should be empowered as an essential part of all women's health care levels and strategies.

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