scholarly journals Level of Practice of Safety Precautions against COVID 19 among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal clinics in Central Hospital Benin, Benin City in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1925-1931
Author(s):  
ES Omozuwa ◽  
NE Uwaibi ◽  
JO Erhabor
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
Benin City ◽  
First Case ◽  
Safety Precaution ◽  
Antenatal Clinics

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) has assumed a global health concern since the first case was recorded in Wuhan community China in December 2019. The objective of this paper is to report the level of practice of safety precautions against COVID 19 among pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinics in Central Hospital Benin, Benin City in Nigeria. A self- administered questionnaire on the level of practice of safety precautions against covid19 infection was administered to a total of 420 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in central Hospital Benin City for Data collection. The results showed that two hundred and four (48.6%) of the respondents reported that they have recently avoided crowded places. Three hundred and seventy two (88.6%) reported recently wearing mask whenever they left home. Three hundred and twenty four (77.1%) of the respondents had good practice of safety precautions against COVID19. The study showed a good practice of safety precautions against COVID19 and this was influenced by the women’s level of education, occupation and knowledge of COVID-19. However, there is still the need to improve the knowledge of the women attending antenatal clinic regarding COVID-19 through health education seminars. Also up scaling the practice of safety precautions could be done through such health education seminars. Keywords: Pregnant women, Practice, Safety precaution, covid-19

scholarly journals Level of awareness, knowledge and perception on COVID-19 among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Central Hospital Benin City, Edo state

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday Eghosasere Omozuwa ◽  
Noel Ebehiremen Uwaibi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
World Health ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Benin City ◽  
The Impact

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, which affects mainly the respiratory system and was first discovered during an outbreak in Wuhan community in China December 2019. The outbreak was declared a pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO) March, 11th 2020 and a worldwide public health response has been engaged to address the impact. A descriptive cross sectional survey was utilized. A self- administered questionnaire on awareness, knowledge and perception of COVID-19 infection was administered to a total 420 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in central Hospital Benin City for Data collection. Four hundred and fourteen (98.6%) of the respondents were aware of COVID-19 and 274 (66.2%) indicated television as their source of information. One hundred (24.2%) indicated radio while 92 (22.2%) implicated friends. One hundred and ninety seven (46.9%) of the respondents had good knowledge of COVID-19 while 68 (16.2%) had poor knowledge. There was a high level of awareness of COVID-19 among the pregnant women attending Antenatal clinic in central hospital Benin City and majority of them got their information from the television.

HIV seroprevalence amongst pregnant women in northeastern Zaire

1997 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 317-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary J Wannan ◽  
William A M Cutting ◽  
Philip R Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Blood Sampling ◽  
Hiv Seroprevalence ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Antenatal Clinics

To assess the seroprevalence of HIV in pregnant women in northeastern Zaire and factors that correlate with seropositivity, sequential blood sampling and interviews were performed on 700 women at antenatal clinics in northeastern Zaire. The seroprevalence of the 3 clinics surveyed varied from 0.3%-5.5%, rates being higher in more urban areas. Seropositivity was associated with greater < education ( P 0.001) and having a partner whose job involved travelling < ( P 0.001). No correlation was found with marital status, age, or gravidity. Women in northeastern Zaire are at a greater risk of being infected with HIV if they are well educated or have a husband who travels due to his work. Health education on HIV should be particularly directed at women who are well educated and at men who have 'mobile' jobs.

scholarly journals Health Education Needs of First Visit Pregnant Women in Antenatal Clinics in Khayelitsha, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thabani Noncungu ◽  
Jennifer Chipps
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Antenatal Clinics ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Antenatal Visits

Health education is a key component of first antenatal visits. The aim of this study was to describe the health education needs of pregnant women on their first visit to antenatal clinics in Khayelitsha, South Africa. A quantitative descriptive survey was conducted, to investigate the lifestyle, pregnancy-related, psycho-social health education needs and predictors of health education needs during pregnant women’s first antenatal clinic visit. The research was conducted at two purposively selected antenatal clinics in Khayelitsha, a low-income suburb in Cape Town, South Africa. The respondents were considered eligible for the study if they were Xhosa speaking, pregnant, older than 18 years, making a first visit to antenatal care, and able to complete their consent form or provide consent from parents or relatives. Respondents were eligible for the study regardless of the number of pregnancies they had previously had, their age and previous medical conditions. There were a total of 240 (92%) respondents. Overall pregnancy-related health education needs were rated the highest (m=4.0, [95%CI3.95–4.09]), with information on how the baby grows and develops during pregnancy (m=4.6, [95%CI4.5–4.7]) the highest. The lowest rated health information needs were testing for HIV and prevention thereof (m=3.5, [95%CI3.3–3.7]) and how to use seat belts during pregnancy (m=3.2, [95%CI3.0–3.4]). A lack of awareness of the duration of pregnancy predicted significantly higher overall health education needs and lifestyle education needs. The study recommends that pregnant women should be provided with prioritised health information during their first antenatal visit, especially given the high risk of late bookings for first antenatal visits.

scholarly journals Syphilis sero-positivity among pregnant women attending public antenatal clinics: A five-year analysis from 15 public clinics in Gaborone, Botswana

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-94
Author(s):  
A. B. Ganiyu ◽  
L. Mason ◽  
L. H. Mabuza
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Venereal Disease ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antenatal Clinics ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: The prevalence of syphilis in pregnancy varies across the globe and among different age groups within the same country. In sub-Saharan Africa, syphilis prevalence among pregnant women has been found to range from 2.5 to 18% among antenatal clinic attendees, with the highest prevalence in the age group 35–49 years. Also, it is higher in the rural than urban clinics.Objectives: To determine trends in syphilis prevalence using the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) and the Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) test among pregnant women attending the public antenatal clinics in Gaborone, Botswana (2004–2008).Study design: Cross-sectional study using routinely collected antenatal data.Results: The overall syphilis prevalence amongst pregnant women in Gaborone, Botswana decreased from 2.96% (95% CI, 2.55– 3.37) in 2004 to 1.15% (95% CI, 0.89–1.41) in 2008 (p 0.001). The age specific prevalence per total number of reactive VDRL/RPR was highest amongst pregnant women aged 26 to 30 years (p 0.001) and lowest for those aged 16 to 20 years (p 0.025) during the period 2004–2008. However, there were variations in syphilis prevalence rates within and between the clinics.Conclusion: Syphilis sero-positivity in pregnancy in Gaborone, Botswana has been declining for the last five years, but was more prevalent amongst pregnant women aged 26 to 30 years with the lowest prevalence among those aged 16 to 20 years during the period 2004 to 2008. This decline may be attributed to a number of factors and, in particular, the adoption of the syndromic approach for management of sexually transmitted infections in the country.

scholarly journals Awareness, Ownership and Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets against Malaria Vectors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Anthony Chibuike Onyebueke ◽  
Ancilla Kate Umeobieri ◽  
Kindness Chidi Irikannu
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Malaria Vectors ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Insecticide Treated Nets ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 15 ◽  
Antenatal Clinics ◽  
Ownership Rate

Aim: To determine the level, sources of awareness, ownership and utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) by pregnant women, according to age, parity, trimester, occupation and hospital attended. Study Design: The study was a cross sectional survey of 577 randomly selected pregnant women who were attending antenatal clinic in different hospitals in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria. Duration of Study: The study was conducted in February 2016. Materials and Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain information from the study participants. Results: Of a total of 577 respondents, 566(98.1%) had previous knowledge of ITNs while only 11(1.9%) had no prior knowledge. Also, 218(38.5%) had heard about ITNs from Radio, 184(32.5%) from Television, while 374(66.1%) from Antenatal clinics. A total of 217(46.2%) obtained at least one net at antenatal clinic, 39(8.3%) purchased at least one of the ITNs owned, 49(10.4%) received the net at their Local Government Headquarters while 263(66.9%) received at least one by free distribution at other locations. Respondents from government owned Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) had the highest ownership rate of 92.7%, while least 65.0% was observed at the privately owned Divine Hospital and Maternity. The ownership of ITNs was dependent on the hospital as there was a significant difference (X2=56.374, df=2, p < .05). Age group 25–34 years had the highest ownership rate of 87.1% while the least 72.8% was in age group 15–24 years. Women in age group 35–44 years had the highest utilization rate of 52.3% while least usage rate was in age group 15-24 years and there was a significant difference (X2=7.042, df=2, p < .05). Conclusion: Public health educators, Doctors and Antenatal heads need to do more in sensitization on the importance of utilization of ITNs during pregnancy for protection against malaria vectors.

scholarly journals Zika Virus Knowledge: A Study of Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic at a Local Health Center in Trinidad and Tobago

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Philip Onuoha ◽  
Natasha Charles ◽  
Oscar Ocho
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Knowledge Levels

BACKGROUND & AIM: The ZIKV is a major public health concern and has the potential to cause a pandemic. Health knowledge is a critical factor in the prevention of the ZIKV. This study aims to ascertain the knowledge levels of the antenatal women attending the antenatal clinic at the Sangre Grande Health Center Trinidad, regarding the ZIKV and its implications as well as to determine the socio-demographic factors that influence their knowledge.MATERIAL & METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted. 69 pregnant women were randomly selected from registers of attendance at the clinic on days of data collection. The researchers-designed and pre-tested questionnaire was utilized for data collection. Using the SPSS version 20, results were presented as frequencies.RESULTS: Most of the participants (98.6%) were of the reproductive age, 18 to 40 years and mainly of mixed ethnicity. The majority of the population had secondary school education and mostly married or in common law relationships. Knowledge of the ZIKV was mostly adjudged moderate; the majority had low knowledge on the implications of the ZIKV. A weak positive correlation (p≤ 0.05) was noted between the educational levels of the participants and their knowledge of the ZIKV as well as between ages of the participants and their levels of knowledge of the implications of ZIKV (p≤ 0.050). CONCLUSION: The study showed that the pregnant women had moderate knowledge levels of Zika but not a corresponding knowledge on the implications of the conditions. Healthcare geared at increasing the knowledge level of ZIKV and its implications among the populace is recommended. The development of health education and health promotion programs that target disease prevention and control are principal components necessary for success against the ZIKV and its implications.

scholarly journals Pregnant Women and Infants Infected with SARS-COV-2: A Brief Overview

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-95
Author(s):  
Omolbanin Delashoub ◽  
Salman Jafari ◽  
Mohammad Saleh Hajializadeh ◽  
Hamid Abdollahi ◽  
Reza Afzalipour
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Pregnant Mother ◽  
First Case ◽  
Wide Range

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now a global health concern and a wide range of people are at risk. Pregnant women are considered high-risk groups due to hormonal changes and weakness in the immune system. In the present study, the transmission of COVID-19 from mother to fetus and infection of children under the age of 10 with this virus were discussed. This study tries to investigate whether the coronavirus can be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her fetus and whether the virus can be transmitted to the baby through breast milk. According to researchers, children under the age of 10 do not get the disease; however, the first case of a baby with coronavirus was reported in Mashhad, Iran, based on the world’s up-to-date studies and the perceptions of medical experts.

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