Effect of an Educational Program on Knowledge and Self Care Practices of Pregnant Women regarding Prevention of Puerperal Sepsis | ||
| Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 2, July 2023, Pages 51-68 PDF (699.91 K) | ||
| Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306049 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ghada Mohamed Taha Abd-Elsatar* 1; Samia Abdel Hakeem Hasneen2; Elham Abozied Ramadan3; Fatma Kamal Ali Ahmed3 | ||
| 1Demonstrator of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University | ||
| 2Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University | ||
| 3Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Puerperal sepsis is one of the major causes of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, a common pregnancy-related condition that could eventually lead to obstetric shock or even death in some cases. Aim of the study: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational program on knowledge and self-care practices of pregnant women regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis. Design: A quasi-experimental study design (one group: time series quasi-experimental design) was used to fulfill the aim of study. Setting: The study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecological outpatient clinic affiliated to the Benha University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample included (120) pregnant women. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used, tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire which included two parts: General characteristics of pregnant women and obstetrical history, tool II: Pregnant women’s knowledge assessment sheet and tool III: Pregnant women’s self-care practices assessment sheet Results: There was a highly statistical significant improvement among pregnant women level of knowledge and self-care practices at post intervention and follow-up phases compared to preintervention phase (P<0.001).Conclusion: Educational program had a positive effect on improving pregnant women’s knowledge and self-care practices regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis. Recommendations: Designing and implementing guidelines among pregnant women during third trimester and postpartum period for raising the awareness about the care during postpartum period. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Educational program; Knowledge; Pregnant women; Puerperal sepsis and Self-care practice | ||
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