Worldwide, about 350 million persons have chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, and
about 125 million have been infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), putting viral hepatitis B and C
among the world's greatest infectious disease health problems. In Saudi Arabia, viral hepatitis
ranked the second most common reportable viral disease in 2007. The aim of the study: was to
assess the impact of educational intervention on knowledge of pregnant women toward viral
hepatitis B & C infections, also, know the prevalence of viral hepatitis among laboring women in Al
Dawadmi. Study Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized for the study. Subjects: A
convenient sample conduction of 100 pregnant women who were in third trimester and prepared for
labor was included in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at Al-Dawadmi general hospital,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tools: Structured interviewing sheet, Laboratory investigations and Pre &
Posttest, (a questionnaire about knowledge of hepatitis (B & C) and its methods of prevention):
Results: 89% of women exposed to surgical operations versus 11% not exposed. the Knowledge of
women about method of viral hepatitis B & C infections were, 63% in pretest group versus 99% in
posttest group know that the viral hepatitis infection method is occurred by blood or fluids of a
human being infected. 36% in pretest group versus 92% in posttest group know that the viral
hepatitis infection method occurred during pregnancy and childbirth. 37% in pretest versus 100% in
posttest group know that the viral hepatitis infection method during drugs and drug abuse.
Conclusion and Recommendations, the women at Al- Dawadmi, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia had
knowledge deficit about viral hepatitis B and C. The educational intervention had a positive impact
on their knowledge, the findings point to the need for more programs on health education tailored to
needs, and approaches that are suitable for the cultural values of the communities..