Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Hoda Jradi
National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical city, P.O. Box 22490, Riyadh 11426 Mail Code 2350
Saudi Arabia
Research Article
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