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  Antenatal Education: An Assessment of Pregnant Women Knowledge and Preferences in Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Tahani Al Otaiby, Hoda Jradi and Amen Bawazir Tahani Al Otaiby, Hoda Jradi and Amen Bawazir
  
  Introduction: Antenatal educational programs are delivered during the childbearing years to expecting mothers. These interventions are considered preparatory strategies for physiological and psychological changes during pregnancy. Aim: To assess the antenatal knowledge and describe the learning needs and preferred information seeking behavior of expecting and/or new Saudi mothers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at multiple primary health care centers in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was used to assess levels of antenatal knowledge, educational preferences, and information Results: The mean antenatal knowledge score was low (34.8/100). Educational material in written format was preferred by 39.8% of the sample, followed by a preference for one to one education .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000139

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