scholarly journals Understanding Determinants of Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 658
Author(s):  
Farah Nawabi ◽  
Franziska Krebs ◽  
Laura Lorenz ◽  
Arim Shukri ◽  
Adrienne Alayli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Migration Background ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

Research indicates that a woman’s lifestyle during pregnancy influences her child’s health and development. Therefore, women need to possess sufficient knowledge regarding the elements of a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. To date, there has been little research on the assessment of lifestyle knowledge of pregnant women in the perinatal healthcare setting. This study describes the development and application of a knowledge-based questionnaire for pregnancy to be used in a lifestyle intervention trial conducted in Germany. Within the trial, pregnant women receive counselling on lifestyle topics. These topics are based on the German initiative ‘Healthy Start—Young Family Network’ (GiL), which provides evidence-based recommendations regarding diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. These serve as a basis for health professionals who provide counselling on healthy lifestyle choices during the antenatal period. The questionnaire consists of eight items, each of which can be answered using ‘Yes’, ‘No’ or ‘Don’t know’. The pregnant women who completed the questionnaire at baseline around the twelfth week of gestation were recruited within the host trial from gynaecological practices in Germany. Demographic variables and the respondents’ answers to the questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analyses. Descriptive statistics show that more than 85% of participants answered the majority of questions (n = 5) correctly. Questions on whether tap water is safe and the normal range for gestational weight gain (GWG) were answered correctly by about 62% and 74% of the women, respectively, and the question on whether it is beneficial to obtain information on breastfeeding at an early stage was answered correctly by about 29%. The results of the regression analyses indicate that age, gestational week, education and income are positive predictors for answering the questionnaire correctly. Nullipara and migration background are predictors for answering the questions incorrectly. This study indicates that there are gaps in women’s knowledge regarding lifestyle during pregnancy. Particular focus on certain topics, such as breastfeeding and normal GWG ranges, is still required during counselling. Our analysis shows that migration background is a predictor of insufficient knowledge and incorrect answers to the questions. Women with such backgrounds require special attention during antenatal counselling in order to cater to their needs and the gaps in their knowledge.

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

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.

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

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

scholarly journals Knowledge of newborn healthcare among pregnant women: basis for promotional and educational programs on breastfeeding

2001 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 07-09 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Issler ◽  
Márcia Borges Sanches Rodrigues de Sá ◽  
Dulce Maria Senna
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
General Aspects ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

CONTEXT: Promotional and educational programs relating to breastfeeding are important for reversing the decline in this practice. Most programs are centered exclusively on breastfeeding, although general knowledge about newborn healthcare may be important, especially among pregnant women. OBJECTIVE: To study pregnant women's knowledge about general healthcare of newborns, including breastfeeding aspects. TYPE OF STUDY: Cross-sectional. SETTING: Prof. Samuel Barnsley Pessoa Health School Center, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil. PARTICIPANTS: All pregnant women who were registered in the prenatal care program during six consecutive months. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Aspects of the current gestation, previous gestations and childbirths, knowledge of the general aspects of newborn healthcare and of breastfeeding practices. RESULTS: The results show that only a little over half of the pregnant women had received any information on newborn healthcare. Misinformation was clearly present regarding proper care of the umbilical stump and the nature of jaundice, and worst regarding how to treat oral thrush and jaundice, and about vaccination. In relation to breastfeeding, even though almost all the pregnant women declared their intention to breastfeed, less than half had a concrete response regarding how long to do it for. The low rates obtained in the topics dealing with the duration, nursing intervals and the attitude to be taken towards hypogalactia show unfamiliarity with the breastfeeding technique. The "weak milk" belief, the misinformation about contraceptive methods during breastfeeding and the cost of artificial formulas also have a negative impact on this practice. CONCLUSIONS: Pregnant women's knowledge of newborn healthcare is low, as much in the aspects of general care as in relation to the practice of breastfeeding. These findings must be taken into consideration in educative programs promoting breastfeeding.

scholarly journals What do women know before getting pregnant? Knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among pregnant women in Mana district, Southwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e035937
Author(s):  
Firanbon Teshome ◽  
Yohannes Kebede ◽  
Fira Abamecha ◽  
Zewdie Birhanu
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Preconception Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

ObjectiveTo assess knowledge of preconception care and associated factors among pregnant women in Mana district, Jimma zone, Oromia Region, Southwest Ethiopia, in 2019.DesignA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 2 March to 10 April 2019.SettingThe study was conducted in Mana district. Eight rural Gandas and one urban Ganda were included in the study.ParticipantsOut of 715 pregnant women in the selected rural Gandas, 553 participated in the study, whereas 70 out of 88 were recruited from the urban Ganda. A total of 623 pregnant women participated in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresWomen’s knowledge of preconception care was determined. Descriptive statistics were calculated as necessary. Logistic and linear regression analyses were used to identify the association of women’s knowledge of preconception care with explanatory variables.ResultsAmong 623 respondents, 133 (21.3%) of pregnant women had good knowledge of preconception care. Multivariable linear regression analysis showed that women who attended secondary and above education (β=3.6; p<0.001) and those for whom their husbands attended secondary and above education (β=2.3; p=0.001), planned pregnancy status (β=1.2; p=0.005), being on follow-up for pre-existing medical illnesses (β=1.5; p=0.014) and having four or more antenatal care visits (β=0.4; p=0.016) were significantly associated with women’s knowledge of preconception care.ConclusionThe findings imply that providing health education and health promotion for women is important to improve their level of knowledge of preconception care.

scholarly journals Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Terhadap Pandemik Covid-19 Di Klinik Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung Kabupaten Lebak Provinsi Banten Bulan Januari Tahun 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 204-214
Author(s):  
Fonda Octarianingsih Shariff ◽  
Asri Mutiara Putri ◽  
Bambang Kurniawan ◽  
Sofia Ayu Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

ABSTRACT: DESCRIPTION OF PREGNANT WOMEN’S KNOWLEDGE LEVEL AGAINST COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN RANGKASBITUNG MEDIKA MUTIARA CLINIC, LEBAK DISTRICT, BANTEN PROVINCE, IN JANUARY 2021. Background: Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) is a new virus caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS CoV-2) infects the human respiratory tract, with a rapid increase in cases and deaths since it was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Indonesia is one of the countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with a fluctuating number of new confirmed cases. Pregnant women are one of the vulnerable groups to be infected with COVID-19, due to physiological changes and experiencing immunosuppression in their bodies during pregnancy. The COVID-19 pandemic situation requires knowledge and understanding of pregnant women regarding proper information, to help pregnant women make efforts to prevent COVID-19 infection. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the description of pregnant women’s knowledge level against the COVID-19 pandemic at the Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung Clinic, Lebak Regency, Banten Province in January 2021. Method: This type of research is descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. The study used a questionnaire as primary data. The population of this study was all pregnant women who visited the Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung Clinic in January 2021, and the sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 171 respondents. Univariate analysis data was used to describe the level of knowledge of pregnant women about the COVID-19 pandemic at the Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung Clinic. Results: In this study, 171 pregnant women were found at the Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung Clinic. The characteristics of pregnant women are mostly aged ≥ 20-35 (64.9%), the latest education is a high school (40.9%), multigravida parity (56.7%), pregnant women who have a job (65.5%)Conclusion: Obtained distribution of frequency of the description of pregnant women’s knowledge level against COVID-19 pandemic at the Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung Clinic, Lebak Regency, Banten Province in January 2021, there are 117 respondents (68.4%) in the good category, 46 respondents (26.9%) the sufficient category, and the poor category, there are 8 respondents (4.7%). Keywords: Knowledge Level, Pregnant Women, COVID-19 INTISARI: GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TERHADAP PANDEMIK COVID-19 DI KLINIK MUTIARA MEDIKA RANGKASBITUNG KABUPATEN LEBAK PROVINSI BANTEN BULAN JANUARI TAHUN 2021. Latar Belakang: Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) merupakan virus baru yang disebabkan oleh Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS CoV-2) yang menginfeksi saluran pernapasan manusia, dengan peningkatan kasus dan kematian yang cepat sejak diidentifikasi pertama kali di Wuhan, Cina, pada Desember 2019. Indonesia merupakan salah satu negara yang terjangkit pandemik COVID-19 dengan angka kejadian terkonfirmasi kasus baru yang bertambah secara fluktuatif. Ibu hamil menjadi salah satu kelompok rentan terinfeksi COVID-19, dikarenakan terjadi perubahan fisiologis dan mengalami imunosupresi pada tubuhnya selama kehamilan. Situasi pandemik COVID-19 memerlukan pengetahuan dan pemahaman ibu hamil terkait informasi yang tepat, guna membantu ibu hamil melakukan upaya pencegahan infeksi COVID-19. Tujuan: Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk mengetahui Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Terhadap Pandemik COVID-19 Di Klinik Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung Kabupaten Lebak Provinsi Banten Bulan Januari Tahun 2021. Metode: Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian menggunakan kuesioner sebagai data primer. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh ibu hamil yang berkunjung di Klinik Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung pada bulan Januari 2021, serta pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 171 responden. Data analisis univariat digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil terhadap pandemik COVID-19 di Klinik Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung.Hasil: Pada penelitian ini didapatkan 171 ibu hamil di Klinik Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung. Karakteristik ibu hamil sebagian besar berusia ≥ 20-35 (64,9%), pendidikan terkahir yaitu SMA (40,9%), paritas multigravida (56,7%), ibu hamil yang memiliki pekerjaan (65,5%).Kesimpulan: Didapatkan distribusi frekuensi tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil terhadap pandemik COVID-19 di Klinik Mutiara Medika Rangkasbitung bulan Januari tahun 2021, pengetahuan kategori baik terdapat 117 responden (68,4%), kategori cukup terdapat 46 responden (26,9%), dan kategori kurang terdapat 8 responden (4,7%). Kata kunci : Tingkat pengetahuan, Ibu Hamil, COVID-19

scholarly journals Gambaran Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Tentang Isi Buku KIA di klinik Ramuah Parjib Kota Samarinda Tahun 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-121
Author(s):  
Andi Fawiloy ◽  
Vistra Veftisia
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

Jumlah  AKI  (Angka  Kematian   Ibu)  di  Indonesia   masih  tergolong tinggi jika dibandingkan  dengan Negara  Asia Tenggara  lainnya. Salah Satu Program pemerintah  dalam  menurunkan  AKI  yaitu pemberian  Buku  KIA  pada  Setiap  ibu hamil. Hasil  dari  studi  pendahuluan   yang  dilakukan  di Klinik  Ramlah  Parjib  Kota  Samarinda pada   10  ibu  hamil  didapatkan   bahwa  4  responden   mengetahui   tentang  tanda   bahaya kehamilan. 4 orang responden   lainnya tidak mengetahui tentang  pemeriksaan  kehamilan secara teratur,  dan perawatan  kehamilan  sehari-hari serta makanan  pada ibu hamil, dan 2 responden sama sekali tidak dapat menyebutkan tanda bahaya kehamilan, pemeriksaan kehamilan  secara teratur   dan perawatan   kehamilan  sehari-hari serta makanan  ibu hamil. Tujuan  dari  penelitian  ini  yaitu  untuk  mengetahui   Gambaran   Pengetahuan  Ibu  Hamil tentang  isi Buku KIA di Klinik Ramlah  Parjib Kota Samarinda  Tahun 2020. Jenis  penelitian   Deskriptif    kuantitatif dengan   rancangan   penelitian   Cross Sectional. Jumlah  Populasi  118  dan jumlah  sampel  43 responden,  menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Instrumen  penelitian menggunakan   kuesioner, dan analisis  data menggunakan  Analisis Univariat  frekuensi  dan persen. Hasil Penelitian didapatkan pengetahuan Ibu Hamil tentang pemeriksaan kehamilan secara teratur sebagian besar dalam kategori cukup yaitu sebanyak 33 responden (76,7%), Tanda Bahaya Pada Kehamilan sebagian besar dalam kategori baik sebanyak 33 responden (76,7%), Perawatan Sehari-hari Ibu Hamil dan Porsi Makanan Ibu Hamil sebagian besar dalam kategori baik sebanyak 38 responden (88,4%). Simpulan Gambaran Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil tentang Isi Buku KIA di Klinik Ramlah Paijib Kota Samarinda sebagian besar dalam kategori baik yaitu sebanyak 30 responden (69,8), Diharapkan tenaga kesehatan perlu memberikan informasi tentang Pemeriksaan kehamilan secara teratur pada ibu hamil dan membaca isi buku KIA. ABSTRAK The number of MMR (Thu Mortality Rate) in Indonesia is still relatively high when compared to other Southeast Asian countries. One of the government's programs in reducing MMR is the provision of MCH Handbooks to every pregnant woman. The results of a preliminary study conducted at the Ramlah Parjib Clinic, Samarinda City on 10 pregnant women, it was found that 4 respondents knew about the danger signs of pregnancy. The other 4 respondents did not know about regular pregnancy checkups, and daily prenatal care and food for pregnant women, and 2 respondents could not at all mention the danger signs of pregnancy, regular pregnancy check-ups and daily prenatal care and food for pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to find out the Description of Pregnant Women's Knowledge about the contents of the MCH Handbook at the Ramlah Parjib Clinic, Samarinda City in 2020. The type of research is quantitative descriptive with a cross sectional research design. The total population is 118 and the sample size is 43 respondents, using accidental sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire, and data analysis used Univariate analysis of frequency and percent. The results showed that the knowledge of pregnant women about regular pregnancy check-ups was mostly in the sufficient category, namely 33 respondents (76.7%), the danger signs in pregnancy were mostly in the good category, as many as 33 respondents (76.7%), daily care Pregnant women and the portion of food for pregnant women are mostly in the good category as many as 38 respondents (88.4%). Conclusion Description of Pregnant Women's Knowledge of the Contents of the MCH Handbook at the Ramlah Paijib Clinic, Samarinda City, mostly in the good category, as many as 30 respondents (69.8). It is expected that health workers need to provide information about regular pregnancy check-ups for pregnant women and read the contents of the book KIA

scholarly journals Women’s knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer preventive measures and associated factors In South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, North Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilkal Tafere ◽  
Tezera Jemere ◽  
Tsion Desalegn ◽  
Addisu Melak
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge ◽  
South Gondar

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women in Ethiopia, often due to late disease diagnosis. Early prevention of cancer has been shown to be the most effective measure against the disease. Scientific evidences indicate that lack of awareness towards cervical cancer is a barrier to prevention strategies. Therefore, the aim of the current research was to assess women’s knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer preventions in South Gondar zone. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia. The study sample comprised 844 women ≥ 18 years of age. Participants were selected using systematic sampling technique. Binary and multivariable logistic models were used to assess predictors of women’s knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer. Results About 66 % of the women had heard about cervical cancer. Regarding the main source of information of respondents, 75.4 % were heard from health professionals. Sixty two point 4 % of women knew at least one preventive measure and 82.6 % of participants knew at least one symptom or sign. Among study participants, 25 and 64 % had good knowledge, and favorable attitude towards cervical cancer prevention measures, respectively. Being reside in rural (AOR = 0.21, 95 %CI; 0.18, 0.34), not attending formal education (AOR = 0.50, 95 % CI: 0.3, 0.75), low income (AOR = 0.57, 95 % CI: 0.43, 0.81) and having < 4 children ((AOR = 0.8, 95 % CI: 0.60–0.86) were negatively associated with knowledge toward cervical cancer prevention measures. Conclusions This study found the majority of the respondents had poor knowledge about cervical cancer prevention measures. The majority of the study participants had favorable attitudes regarding cervical cancer prevention. Living in rural areas, not attending formal education low income and having less than four children was negatively associated with respondents’ knowledge towards cervical cancer prevention measures. There is needed to scale up cervical cancer prevention measures and services .Further studies are needed using strong study design.

scholarly journals Emirati Women’s Knowledge about the Menopause and Menopausal Hormone Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (13) ◽  
pp. 4875
Author(s):  
Linda Smail ◽  
Ghufran A. Jassim ◽  
Khawla I. Sharaf
Keyword(s):  
Hormone Therapy ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Menopausal Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menopausal Hormone Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge of Emirati women aged 30–64 about menopause, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), and their associated health risks, and additionally, to determine the relationships between Emirati women’s knowledge about menopause and their sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted of 497 Emirati women visiting five primary healthcare centers in Dubai. Data were collected using a questionnaire composed of sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics, menopause knowledge scale (MKS), and menopause symptoms knowledge and MHT practice. The mean menopause symptoms knowledge percentage was 41%, with a standard deviation of 21%. There were significant differences in the mean knowledge percentage among categories of education level (p < 0.001) and employment (p = 0.003). No significant differences in the knowledge percentages were found among categories of menopausal status. “Pregnancy cannot occur after menopause” was the statement with the highest knowledge percentage (83.3%), while the lowest knowledge percentages were “risk of cardiovascular diseases increases with menopause’’ (23.1%), “MHT increases risk of breast cancer’’ (22.1%), and “MHT decreases risk of colon cancer’’ (13.9%). The knowledge of Emirati women about menopause, MHT, and related heart diseases was very low; therefore, an education campaign about menopause and MHT risks is needed to improve their knowledge for better coping with the symptoms.

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

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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