Impact of Health Educational Program for Pregnant Women on their Selected Postpartum and Newborn Care

Abstract

Background: Mother and newborns are incredibly susceptible during the post-natal period, which is also characterized by high rates of sickness and mortality. Knowledge of post-natal care plays a crucial role in preventing these problems.Aim of the study: to evaluate the impact of health educational program for pregnant women on their selected post-partum and newborn care. Research design: quasi-experimental research design (one group pre-test, post-test) was used to fulfill the aim of this study. Sample: A purposive sample composed of 70 pregnant women was used in this research. Tool of data collection: three tools were used: Tool (I): an interviewing questionnaire. Tool (II): pregnant women's knowledge about post-partum and newborn care, Tool (III) observational checklist regarding post-partum and newborn care. Results: The findings of this study revealed that (75.70%) of the studied sample had poor knowledge level before the implementation of the educational program, while (90.00 %) of the study sample had good knowledge immediately after the implementation of the educational program and slightly decreased to (85.70%) in the first day post-partum with highly statistically significant differences which P-value ≤ 0.0001**, in addition, the results illustrated a significant improvement in total practice regarding post-partum and newborn care among pregnant women in post-test as compared to pre-test (P-value ≤ 0.0001). Conclusion: This study concluded that implementing the health education program effectively improved pregnant women's overall knowledge and practice towards postpartum and newborn care. Recommendation: Regular training programs to educate pregnant women, especially primigravida, to improve their knowledge and practice about post-partum and newborn care, which can reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality.

Awareness of postpartum depression among midwives and pregnant women in Arkhangelsk, Arctic Russia

“…Awareness of PPD may improve recognition of symptoms and the potential to seek help [ 27 ]. Studies have shown that more knowledge about postpartum health was associated with fewer postpartum problems [ 28 , 29 ]. For pregnant women, midwives represent an important source of information about PPD [ 30 ].…”