Assessment of Primigravida Women Perception to Pregnancy Risk

Document Type : Original Article

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1 maternity,faculty of nursing,Mansoura university,egypt

2 Assistant Professor of Women’s Health and Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt,

3 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy risk perception is a complex process influenced by a variety of factors. Pregnancy risk causes
physical, psychological, and socioeconomic complications to pregnant women as it needs for close monitoring
throughout pregnancy and the immediate postpartum which may require hospitalization. Aim: The study aimed to assess
primigravida perception to pregnancy risk. Subjects and Method: A descriptive study was utilized with a purposive
sample of 250 primigravida Setting: The study was conducted at antenatal clinics of inpatient department Mansoura
University Hospital's. Tools of data collection: two tools were used, Assessment sheet of personal and general
characteristics of women and pregnancy risk perception questionnaire. Results: there is a highly statistically significant
difference regarding total knowledge score and to perception level about pregnancy risk and pregnancy risk perception.
Advanced maternal age primigravida women perceived pregnancy risk more than young age group primigravida women.
Conclusion: The study concluded primigravida women’s perception of pregnancy risk is different in two maternal age
groups. Recommendations: Stress on increasing awareness about pregnancy risk through antenatal classes which
include information regarding pregnancy risks and its effect on mother and fetus should be given to primigravida
women.
 

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