Samia Abd El Hakim Hassanin Aboud
Professor
Effect of an Educational Program on Knowledge and Self Care Practices of Pregnant Women regarding Prevention of Puerperal Sepsis
Journal of Nursing Science - Benha University • 2023
Publication Information
Authors
1 Ghada Mohamed Taha Abd-Elsatar,
2 Samia Abdel Hakeem Hasneen,
3Elham Abozied
Ramadan and 4Fatma Kamal Ali Ahmed
Keywords
Educational program, Knowledge, Pregnant women, Puerperal sepsis and Self-care
practice.
Journal
Journal of Nursing Science - Benha University
Publisher
Not Available
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
51-68
publication.type
Local
Paper Link
Not Available
Supplementary Materials
Samia Abd El Hakim Hassanin Aboud_JNSBU-Volume 4-Issue 2- Page 51-68.pdf
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
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