Background : Globally; high-risk' pregnancies account for a significant proportion of perinatal
morbidity and mortality worldwide. Risk perception in relation to pregnancy and birth is a complex
process influenced by multiple personal, psychological and societal factors. Aim: This study aimed
to assess pregnant women's perception regarding risky pregnancy and it's correlation to their
current pregnancy risk condition. Design: A descriptive correlational design was utilized in this
study. Setting: This study conducted in Al-Hadeka center at Fayoum governorate, Egypt. Sample:
A purposive sample of 200 pregnant women was included in this study. Tools of data collection:
Four
tools were utilized to collect data
in this study (1) Structured Interviewing schedule,
(2)Modified high risk pregnancy scoring tool, (3) Women's perception regarding risky pregnancy
questionnaire and (4): Perception of pregnancy risk Questionnaire(self-rating) ( PPRQ). Results:
This study revealed that the highest percentage of participants was reported low and fair level of
perception regarding risky pregnancy (72%). More than half of participants were categorized as
high and moderate risk pregnancy (53%), and a significant negative correlation was reported
between pregnant women's perception regarding risky pregnancy and their current pregnancy risk
score (P. 0.0001). Conclusions: A statistical significant negative correlation reported between
pregnant women's perception regarding risky pregnancy and their current pregnancy risk condition
score (r = -0.42) with (P.0.0001). Recommendations: Designing extensive intervention program is
recommended to improve women perception in relation to risky pregnancy, and further
studies can
be replicated on large sample at different settings to validate and generalize findings of the current
study