Effect of an Educational Program on Knowledge and Self Care Practices of Pregnant Women regarding Prevention of Puerperal Sepsis

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

Authors

1 Demonstrator of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

2 Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University

3 Assistant 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

Main Subjects

Files

Share

How to cite

Statistics