Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding obstetric danger signs among Jordanian pregnant women attending antenatal clinic health services in al-Karak governorate

Other Title(s)

قياس مستوى المعرفة و الاتجاهات و الممارسات تجاه العلامات الخطرة أثناء فترة الحمل عند السيدات الأردنيات الحوامل في مراكز رعاية الأم الحامل و الطفل في محافظة الكرك

Dissertant

al-Matarnah, Budur Muhammad

Thesis advisor

al-Khawlidah, Umar

Comitee Members

al-Sarayirah, Arwa
al-Saqrat, Ahmad
Abu Idhil, Jamilah Abd al-Rahman

University

Mutah University

Faculty

College of Nursing

Department

Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department

University Country

Jordan

Degree

Master

Degree Date

2017

English Abstract

Previous studies indicated that pregnant women have inadequate knowledge about obstetric danger signs during pregnancy.

In addition, data about attitudes and practices toward obstetric danger signs during pregnancy among pregnant women are limited.

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Al-Karak Governorate/Jordan.

Methods A descriptive cross sectional design was used.

A convenience sample of 365 pregnant women who attended five antenatal clinics at AL- karak Governorate, which is in the south of Jordan, were recruited.

A self-reported questionnaire was used for data collection process.

Results The results of this study revealed that (59.1%) of the participants have an inadequate knowledge of obstetric danger signs during pregnancy.

In addition, the results showed that the participants have a positive attitude towards obstetric danger signs.

Furthermore, the results showed that (45.7%) of study sample sought medical care when they experienced obstetric danger signs during pregnancy.

Also, the most significant factors affecting the level of knowledge were: age, monthly income, and participant’s occupation, as well as history of stillbirth.

Conclusion The study’s results demonstrated that participants had an inadequate knowledge and positive attitudes toward obstetric danger signs during pregnancy.

Effective educational programs and other awareness interventions are needed to enhance the awareness regarding obstetric danger signs during pregnancy.

Main Subjects

Nursing

No. of Pages

84

Table of Contents

Table of contents.

Abstract.

Abstract in Arabic.

Chapter One : Introduction.

Chapter Two : Literature review.

Chapter Three : Methodology.

Chapter Four : Study findings.

References.

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Matarnah, Budur Muhammad. (2017). Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding obstetric danger signs among Jordanian pregnant women attending antenatal clinic health services in al-Karak governorate. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-780355

Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Matarnah, Budur Muhammad. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding obstetric danger signs among Jordanian pregnant women attending antenatal clinic health services in al-Karak governorate. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University. (2017).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-780355

American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Matarnah, Budur Muhammad. (2017). Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding obstetric danger signs among Jordanian pregnant women attending antenatal clinic health services in al-Karak governorate. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Mutah University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-780355

Language

English

Data Type

Arab Theses

Record ID

BIM-780355