Knowledge and Preventive Practices of COVID-19 among Pregnant Women Attending Sohag University Hospitals

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Nursing Specialist, at Technical Nursing Institute, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt

2 Professor of Maternity and New Born Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing –Assuit University, Egypt

3 Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Medicine Faculty of Medicine –Assuit University, Egypt

4 Assistant Professor of Maternity and New Born Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing –Assuit University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Due to the immunosuppressive nature of pregnancy, severe sickness and COVID-19 infection are often more likely to affect pregnant women. It has been advised to take many safety measures to prevent being exposed to the virus. The preparedness to embrace public health initiatives is greatly influenced by knowledge and behavior regarding COVID-19. Aim: Analyze the level of knowledge and practices of pregnant women regarding COVID-19 prevention. Methods: A descriptive design was used in the current study. Setting: The present study was conducted at antenatal outpatient clinics in Sohag University Hospital. Subjects: 350 pregnant women who attended to antenatal outpatient clinics were included in the in the study. Tools of data collection:  Data collection was obtained by using A structured interviewing questionnairethat involved three parts (personal data, knowledge assessment sheet and practices assessment sheet). Results: Majority of the studied women had satisfactory practices, whereas more than two thirds of them had inadequate knowledge regarding COVID-19 prevention. Conclusion:  Pregnant women have insufficient understanding of COVID-19 and poor preventive behaviors. Recommendations: Establish educational initiatives to improve women's awareness of and behavior toward COVID-19.

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 10, Issue 32
September 2022
Pages 207-2017

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