Effect of Applying Pregnancy Centered Care Model on Pregnant Women Health Behaviors and Prenatal Controls
American Journal of Nursing Research, • 2019
Publication Information
Authors
Rehab Soliman Abd El Aliem1,*, Shimaa Ahmed Mustafa2, Mona Abo Bakr Abd Ellatef3
Keywords
pregnancy centered care model, pregnant women, health behaviors, prenatal controls
Journal
American Journal of Nursing Research,
Publisher
Rehab Soliman Abd El Aliem1
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
219-227
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Supplementary Materials
rehab abdelalim_pregnancy centered paper.PDF
Abstract
Pregnancy Centered Care is a revolutionary model of prenatal care that offers education and prenatal care in a group setting that makes a positive contribution to the transition from conception to delivery rather than traditional hospital care. The aim: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of applying a pregnancy centered care model on pregnant women's health behaviors and prenatal controls. Design: A quasi-experimental design used to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: The present study conducted at an equipped room in the obstetric department, and outpatient clinic of the obstetrics and gynecological department of Benha University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 220 pregnant women aged between (15-35years) recruited for this study. Tools: using an interview questionnaire to assess their socio-demographic characteristics and obstetric history of pregnant women. Health behavior assessment scale used to assess the health-promoting behaviors of pregnant women. The third tool was a prenatal control questionnaire that assesses the presence of minors' discomfort and prenatal controls. Results: The study results showed a highly statistically significant improvement in pregnant women prenatal health behaviors and prenatal controls after implementation of pregnancy centered care model at (p-value
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