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Obstetric and gynecological nursing
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.
DOI
10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306049
Keywords
Educational Program, Knowledge, Pregnant women, Puerperal sepsis and Self-care practice
Authors
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Mohamed Taha Abd-Elsatar
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Demonstrator of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
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Abdel Hakeem Hasneen
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Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha
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Scientific peer reviewed journal
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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
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https://jnsbu.journals.ekb.eg/
MainTitle
Effect of an Educational Program on Knowledge and Self Care Practices of Pregnant Women regarding Prevention of Puerperal Sepsis