Attitude Of Pregnant Women Research Articles

Awareness and attitudes of pregnant women regarding endocrine disruptors.

This study aims assessment of the level of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding endocrine disruptors. This cross-sectional, descriptive study was carried out in the antenatal clinic of a hospital in Istanbul between January 25, 2023, and March 3, 2023. The study sample consisted of 350 pregnant women. The data collection tools were a Personal Data Form, an Endocrine Disruptors Awareness Test, and an Endocrine Disruptors Attitude Scale. The rate of women reporting that they received no education on endocrine disruptors is 99.7%. The average score for the Endocrine Disruptors Awareness Test was 9.15±3.19, and for the Endocrine Disruptors Attitude Scale was 73.26±8.51. There was a moderate positive correlation between the scores of the Endocrine Disruptors Awareness Test and the Endocrine Disruptors Attitude Scale (r= .52, p< .01). In conclusion, it is believed that pregnant women may be aware of toxic substances in their environment but may not recognise them as endocrine disruptors. It is recommended that the topic of endocrine disruptors be added to antenatal education.

The Effect of Smart Monitoring System on Attitudes and Adherences of Consuming Iron Supplement Tablets in Pregnant Women

Anemia is a condition of hemoglobin or red blood cells below 7gr/dl. The government's efforts to encourage pregnant women to consume 90 Fe tablets during pregnancy have not achieved national coverage due to the absence of a monitoring and evaluation program that is direct to low attitudes and adherence. Therefore, it is necessary to design an effective strategy with a smart monitoring system to observe the attitudes and adherence of pregnant women in consuming Fe tablets. The study aimed to determine the effect of a smart monitoring system on attitudes and adherence to the consumption of iron supplement tablets in pregnant women in the work area of Puskesmas Klego 1.The type of research adopted quantitative with the pre-experimental method using the one-group pre-test and post-test design research design. The sampling used a total sampling technique with 50 respondents. Data analysis utilized paired T-test and Wilcoxon test to determine the effect of a smart monitoring system on attitudes and adherence.The analysis of the Paired T-Test presented p value = 2.61 (p = 2.61-&gt;0.05). It indicated no effect of the smart monitoring system on attitudes. The results of the Wilcoxon test analysis obtained a p-value = 0.000 (p = 0.00-&lt;0.05. There are differences in the effect of using the smart monitoring system on the attitudes of pregnant women in the work area of Puskesmas Klego 1. Recommendations for further research are to enhance the application features.

Awareness and attitudes of pregnant women concerning genetic disorders and pregnancy termination in northeastern Iran

BackgroundGenetic disorders are common in the Eastern Mediterranean region due to the high prevalence of consanguineous marriages. This study explores the awareness and attitudes of pregnant women in Mashhad, the biggest city in northeastern Iran, toward genetic disorders and the decision-making process regarding pregnancy termination. This study included 297 pregnant women across five hospitals in Mashhad, Iran. They filled out a checklist comprised of demographic data and questions about abortion decisions facing a child with various genetic disorders or undesired gender.ResultsThe majority (75%) agreed with abortion in cases of anencephaly, while only 19% accepted it for undesired gender. Education level was associated with abortion agreement for various conditions, including cleft lip or palate, Alzheimer’s disease, Turner syndrome, cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, Huntington’s disease, autism, fragile X syndrome, and epilepsy. Additionally, the number of children was correlated with congenital blindness, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, autism, Proteus syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, anencephaly, mental retardation (MR), quadriplegia, and severe learning disability and mental health (LDMH). Age was associated with conditions such as epilepsy, congenital blindness, schizophrenia, and severe LDMH. Furthermore, a history of anomalies in previous pregnancies was linked to Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, dwarfism, and quadriplegia. The number of pregnancies was also correlated with severe LDMH, dwarfism, and Klinefelter syndrome, while job status was related to epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, and dwarfism.ConclusionThe findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive genetic counseling, informed decision-making in prenatal care, advocating for policy reviews, and culturally sensitive guidelines in Iran.

Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Knowledge, Husband's Support and Pregnant Women's Attitude with Triple Elimination Screening Examination at Cakranegara Community Health Center

Pregnant women must undergo routine check-ups in a check-up package called Antenatal Care (ANC). One of the ANC service packages that pregnant women must follow is the Triple Elimination screening examination which can prevent 3 infectious diseases, namely Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hepatitis B, and syphilis which can be transmitted from mother to fetus. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge of pregnant women, husband's support and attitudes of pregnant women with the Triple Elimination screening examination in the working area of ​​the Cakranegara Health Center. cross-sectional research using quantitative methods. Simple random sampling is the method used for sampling. The Cakranegara Community Health Center served as the site of the study. There were 110 responders in the research sample. The Chi-Square test was used to evaluate the data, and a significant result of p &lt; 0.05 was found. Among the 110 pregnant women who responded, 58.2% had high knowledge (p-value = 0.011), 50.9% had positive husband support (p-value = 1.000), and 73.6% had positive attitudes (p-value = 0.001) among those who responded about pregnant women's attitudes. While there is a correlation between pregnant women's attitudes and their level of knowledge regarding the Triple Elimination screening examination at the Cakranegara Community Health Center, there is no significant correlation between husband support and the test.

Pregnant Women's Attitudes about the COVID-19 Vaccine

ABSTRACT Objective: The study was conducted to determine the attitudes of pregnant women about the COVID-19 vaccine and the factors affecting these attitudes. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 280 pregnant women between March 3 and November 4, 2022. Data were collected with the Descriptive Information Form and Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Scale. Results: The mean age of the pregnant women who participated in the study was 27.04±5.53 years. The mean score of the positive attitude subscale of the Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccine Scale was 3.46±0.91 and the mean score of the negative attitude subscale was 2.64±0.83. Conculusions: It can be said that the attitude towards Covid 19 vaccine is more positive in pregnant women who are vaccinated and planning to be vaccinated than in pregnant women who refuse the vaccine and undecided pregnant women. Keywords: Vaccine uptake, COVID-19, Pregnancy.

Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Knowledge And Attitudes About Pregnancy Exercises And Smooth Normal Delivery Process

During pregnancy, a mother will experience various changes, both anatomical and physiological. Pregnancy exercise is one of the activities in pregnancy services or prenatal care that aims to prepare and train muscles so that they can be used optimally in normal delivery. Knowledge and attitude are factors in the formation of behavior. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women with the implementation of pregnancy exercise. This type of research is quantitative analytic using a cross-sectional design. The time of the study was August 18 - September 3, 2010. The sampling technique was purposive sampling through non-probability sampling of 55 people. Data collection through interviews using structured questionnaires. Data analysis used was univariate and bivariate (chi square, simple logistic regression, and correlation test). The results showed that most pregnant women at the Ciputat Health Center had good knowledge about pregnancy exercise, namely 40 respondents (72.7%), had a positive attitude towards pregnancy exercise, namely 36 respondents (65.5%), and 32 respondents (58.2%) did not do pregnancy exercise. Based on bivariate data analysis, the p Value = 0.037 was obtained, which means there is a relationship between knowledge and the implementation of pregnancy exercises (p &lt;0.05). Significant results were also obtained with a p Value = 0.001, which means there is a relationship between attitude and the implementation of pregnancy exercises (p &lt;0.05). Based on the results of the study, the author suggests increasing health promotion about pregnancy exercises, and holding pregnancy exercise programs for pregnant women.

Edukasi Pencegahan Stunting Berbasis Whatsapp Group untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Ibu Hamil di Kelurahan Sukorejo

Stunting is a growth disorder caused by chronic nutritional issues, resulting in shorter stature in children compared to their age group. In 2021, Semarang City recorded a stunting prevalence of 21.3%, with Sukorejo Village among the affected areas. By June 2022, there were 14 stunting cases among 124 children in Sukorejo Village, increasing by 10 new cases in March 2023. This study aimed to evaluate differences in pregnant women's knowledge and attitudes toward stunting prevention before and after receiving education via WhatsApp groups. Using a quantitative and qualitative approach with a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved 60 respondents selected through purposive sampling from a population of 97 pregnant women, utilizing questionnaires for data collection. Results showed significant improvements in knowledge (p = 0.000) and attitudes (p = 0.000) among pregnant women following the WhatsApp-based education. The study concluded that this method effectively enhanced the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in preventing stunting in Sukorejo Village

Description of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women Related to Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARSCoV-2, which has a shape and behaviour similar to the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus. This disease has become a worldwide pandemic and causes acute respiratory tract disorders. Nationally, Indonesia is in the 19th highest position with total confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 49,578,590 cases and a death toll of 13.8 thousand cases. This research aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in preventing transmission of Covid-19 during pregnancy. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The population in this study was 39 pregnant women who did not work or were housewives, with the majority having a high school education and an age range of 20 - 35 years who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire. The data analysis used in this research uses parametric statistics, and the scale used is based on interval and ratio measurements. Based on the results and discussion, the level of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in Salatiga City is good.

Insights and perceptions: Investigating pregnant women's attitudes, understanding, and factors influencing knowledge regarding medication usage during pregnancy-A cross-sectional study.

Medication use during pregnancy is a critical concern due to potential risks to both the mother and fetus. To the extent of our knowledge, there has been no prior research to assess medication use and identify the specific factors of pregnant women within the Yemeni community. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, beliefs, and practices of Yemeni pregnant women regarding medication use and assess the factors associated with the knowledge during pregnancy. A cross-sectional multi-center study was conducted through face-to-face interviews using a validated structured questionnaire. The study was conducted on pregnant women receiving antenatal care at tertiary care hospitals in four governorates in Yemen. Univariable and multivariate logistic regressions were employed to examine the relationship between participant variables and their knowledge. A P-value of less than .05 was considered statistically significant. Out of the 1003 pregnant women, 35.4% (n = 355) were aged 21-25 years, 33.9% (n = 340) had primary education, 73.6% (n = 738) lived in urban areas, 12.2% (n = 122) were smokers, 38.3% (n = 384) reported chewing khat, and the majority (90.2%, n = 905) were unemployed. Also, 65.5% (n = 657) of the participants reported taking folic acid in their current pregnancy. A total of 2,623 medications were utilized during pregnancy, with 17.8% during the first trimester (n = 468). Around 39.3% (n = 1,037) of medications used fell under the blood and blood-forming organs category. Education level (AOR: 4.00, P < .001), insurance status (AOR: 1.71, P = .026), information about medication risks to the fetus (AOR: 1.96, P = .023), the use of folic acid either in a previous pregnancy (AOR: 1.65, P < .008) or in the current pregnancy (AOR: 4.26, P < .001), and checking the medication leaflet (AOR: 5.67, P < .001) were predictors of higher knowledge. The findings underscore the pressing need for educational interventions aimed at pregnant women. By bridging knowledge gaps and promoting informed decision-making, such initiatives can contribute to a safer and healthier pregnancy journey, reducing the inclination towards self-medication.

The risk tolerance and decision-making processes of Australian women regarding medication trials in pregnancy.

Pregnant women have historically been excluded from participation in medication trials, in part due to the perceived risks of drug exposure to mothers and fetuses. However, little is known about pregnant women's attitudes toward risk and participation in such trials. To address this knowledge gap and to identify factors that influence trial participation. Australian women over the age of 18, currently pregnant or within six months of delivery, were recruited to participate in an online survey (n = 623) and follow-up interviews (n = 11). The survey investigated willingness to participate in five hypothetical drug trial scenarios of varying risk. Demographic and obstetric information, including COVID-19 vaccination status, was also collected. The impact of these factors on trial participation was analysed using ordinal regression. Interviews were subjected to thematic framework analysis using a priori and emergent themes. Nearly half of the respondents (48%) indicated a willingness to participate in at least one of the hypothetical trials. As trial risk increased participation likelihood decreased, especially if the risk was to the fetus, regardless of benefits to the mother. COVID-19 vaccination status and medication hesitancy were predictors of an unwillingness to participate. Three broad themes emerged from the qualitative data: risk-benefit analysis, quality of evidence, and trust. Overall, participants expressed a positive attitude toward research and medication trials during pregnancy, but were concerned about fetal risk. The findings of this study may help enhance trial design and the participation of pregnant women in medication trials.

Investigating Pregnant Women's Attitudes toward Herbal Remedies: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Herbal remedies play a significant role in daily life, regardless of region or ethnicity. While they offer various health benefits, they may also pose risks, including toxicity and undesirable side effects. Pregnant women, one of the most vulnerable populations, frequently use herbal remedies, often without informing their healthcare providers, which can lead to unforeseen consequences for both the mother and the fetus. A total of 590 women participated in an online survey designed to assess demographic factors, awareness of herbal remedies during pregnancy, and the potential impact of these remedies on maternal and fetal health. The survey revealed that 35.8% of the participants used herbal remedies during pregnancy. The most common reasons for their use were beliefs in their safety and family recommendations. Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) was the most frequently used herb. The findings indicate that pregnant women generally have limited knowledge about herbal remedies and their potential risks. To mitigate this, it is essential to develop and disseminate comprehensive safety and efficacy guidelines. Both physicians and pregnant women should be well-informed to ensure the protection of maternal and fetal health.

Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women towards Bankjo Lamp Technology: Case Study of Choosing a Birth Place

Background: A high-risk pregnancy jeopardizes both maternal and fetal lives. Despite recommendations for hospital births, six out of ten high-risk expectant mothers in Kawedanan opt for PMB or Community Health Center Maternity. To identify high-risk pregnancies, Kawedanan Community Health Center employs the innovative Bankjo lamp. This study investigates how pregnant women's attitudes and knowledge about Bankjo lamps influence their maternity location choice. Methods: This type of research uses quantitative descriptive research. This observational analytical research involved 57 expectant mothers due to maternity in January, February, or March. Using a cross-sectional design, the study treated knowledge and attitudes about Bankjo lamps as independent variables, with maternity location preference as the dependent variable. Data collection methods included knowledge and attitude questionnaires and monthly midwife reports. The data was analyzed using the Chi-Square test and descriptive statistics in the form of frequency distribution with presentation. Results: Findings indicate that pregnant women generally possess adequate knowledge about suitable maternity locations, with some showing insufficient understanding. A significant correlation (p = 0.013) exists between knowledge levels and preferred birthplace. Despite the preference for hospital births among nearly all expectant mothers, a majority hold negative attitudes, strongly correlated (p = 0.000) with their birthplace choices. Interestingly, while most pregnant women understand the Bankjo lamp innovation well, they harbor negative attitudes toward it. Nevertheless, almost all opt for hospital births, prioritizing medical safety despite reservations about new technologies. Conclusions: The study underscores the need for government support in advancing maternal health initiatives, including innovative technologies like Bankjo lamps. Enhancing awareness and promoting positive attitudes among expectant mothers can foster safer childbirth practices. By disseminating knowledge and addressing misconceptions, healthcare providers can better support high-risk pregnancies, ensuring better outcomes for both mothers and babies.

EFEKTIVITAS VIDEO KESEHATAN TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP IBU TENTANG STUNTING DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS BANGEKO KANAN

Stunting is a major threat to human quality, as well as a threat to the nation's competitive ability (Ministry of Health, 2018). Because stunting will result in children's intelligence levels not being optimal, making children more vulnerable to disease and in the future could be at risk of decreasing productivity levels. Efforts to prevent stunting should start from the beginning of pregnancy to reduce the risk of stunting in children. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of health videos on mothers' knowledge and attitudes about stunting in the Bangko Kanan Community Health Center Work Area. This research method uses a quasi experimental design. The population used in this research was pregnant women with a sample size of 82 people. The researchers' results were based on the Wilcoxon test with asymp values. The knowledge sig is 0.00 and the attitude is 0.01 (&lt;0.05), meaning that the health video has an impact on increasing mothers' knowledge and attitudes about stunting in the Bangko Kanan Community Health Center working area. It is hoped that the research can become a reference for health workers in providing health promotion to increase knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about stunting

Pregnant women's knowledge, attitude, and practice toward physical exercise during pregnancy and its associated factors at Dessie town health institutions, Ethiopia

Physical exercise consists of planned, repetitive, and intentional movements that reduce the risk of pregnancy-related complications. Worldwide, there is a high rate of physical inactivity during pregnancy, including in Ethiopia, which has detrimental effects on both pregnant women and their developing fetus. This study aimed to assess pregnant women's knowledge, attitude, and practice toward physical exercise during pregnancy and its associated factors among antenatal care attendants at health institutions in Dessie, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, in 2023. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 614 pregnant women receiving antenatal care between January 18, 2023, and February 25, 2023. The study participants were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested, face-to-face interviewer-administered, and semistructured questionnaire. The data were cleaned, coded, and entered into EpiData (version 4.6; www.epidata.dk) and analyzed using SPSS (version 25; SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL). Bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and practice toward physical exercise during pregnancy. Variables with a P value of <.2 in the bivariate analysis were transferred to the multivariate analysis. Finally, the adjusted odds ratio and 95% confidence interval with a P value of <.05 in the multivariate analysis were considered statistically significant. The study found that 56.3% of participants had good knowledge, 51.5% of participants had a favorable attitude, and 32.2% of participants practiced physical exercise during pregnancy. Age, educational level, and heard about physical exercise during pregnancy were positively associated with pregnant women's knowledge and attitude. In addition, age, antenatal care follow-up, no history of abortion, ever done physical exercise before becoming pregnant, and good knowledge were positively associated with pregnant women's practice of physical exercise during pregnancy. Our findings indicate that approximately half of the participants had good knowledge and a favorable attitude. However, almost one-third of the participants practiced physical exercise during their pregnancy. It is recommended that antenatal care providers advise pregnant women to strengthen their antenatal care follow-up and offer health education and counseling about the benefits of physical exercise during pregnancy.

Awareness and Attitude regarding Modes of Delivery among Pregnant Women Visiting Antenatal Clinic of University Hospital of Nepal: Cross-sectional Study

BACKGROUND The ultimate outcome of a nine-month pregnancy is considered delivery. There are two types of delivery: natural and artificial, also known as spontaneous vaginal delivery and cesarean section (CS), respectively. The purpose of this study was to determine pregnant women's awareness and attitudes toward modes of delivery when they visited the ANC clinic. METHODS The quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 369 pregnant women visiting the ANC clinic of a university hospital. Non-probability sampling was used for sample determination. An interview technique was used for data collection. RESULTS Among 369 participants' with an average age of 28.3 ± 4.9 years. The majority (90.2%) agreed with the statement that vaginal delivery is a natural procedure .Moreover, 22.6% agreed that CS is preferable to vaginal delivery, and 37.7% strongly agreed that the mother should have the freedom to perform a caesarean section in her choice. Only about one fifth of the respondent had moderate level of knowledge regarding modes of delivery. The level of knowledge is associated with the level of education (p = 0.020) and the decision-making role of the respondent (p = 0.002) but the attitude is found associated with type of the family (p = 0.037) and no. of ANC visits (p = 0.001) CONCLUSION The participants demonstrated moderate level of knowledge regarding modes of delivery and positive attitude towards normal delivery. Women having the right to make decisions regarding their preferred modes of delivery, including the freedom to choose CS.

Exploring Factors Influencing Pregnant Women's Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Midwifery Care in Romania: Implications for Maternal Health Education Strategies.

Midwives are strong advocates for vaginal births. However, their visibility and accessibility are poorly perceived by women in Romania. Consequently, the women's options are limited to a single direction when pregnancy occurs, involving the family doctor, the obstetrician, and often an interventional technical approach at the time of birth. The aim of this research is to identify specific variables that affect the perceptions and attitudes of pregnant women towards the care provided by midwives. This knowledge could contribute to the development of more effective education and information strategies within maternal health services. A cross-sectional observational analytical survey was conducted in Romania among pregnant women from the general population. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, with informed consent obtained from each participating pregnant woman. The questionnaire was administered online using the cloud-based Google Forms platform and was available on the internet for seven months, from January to July 2023. The questionnaire was distributed through various media channels, both individually and in communication groups, in the form of a link. All questions were mandatory, and the questionnaire could only be submitted after answering all questions. A total of 1301 individual responses were collected. The analysis of the socio-demographic and obstetrical profile of the pregnant women revealed that approximately half, 689 (52.95%), of the participants were aged between 18-29 years, and 1060 (81.47%) of the participants were married. Among our group of 1301 pregnant women, 973 (74.78%) had higher education, and 987 (75.86%) had a regular job. A majority of the survey participants, 936 (71.94%), lived in an urban geographic area, while 476 (36.58%) had attended childbirth education courses, and 791 (60.79%) were in the third trimester of pregnancy. A total of 298 (22.9%) respondents did not want to give birth in a hospital, and one-third, 347 (26.67%), did not place significant importance on control over the childbirth process. The main factors influencing women's decisions regarding perinatal care and the importance of midwives as a component of the maternal-infant care team are modifiable, and thorough educational and psychological preparation would reduce the increasing predominance of preference for cesarean section, thereby promoting healthier and more woman- and child-centered perinatal care.

Empowering Pregnant Women: A Community-Based Health Education Intervention to Promote Healthy Behaviors

Pregnant women in rural areas like Lubuk Alung often face barriers to accessing quality health information and care, leading to suboptimal health behaviors during pregnancy. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a community-based health education intervention on pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding healthy behaviors in Lubuk Alung. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 150 pregnant women (75 intervention, 75 control) in Lubuk Alung. The intervention group received a 12-week program of structured health education sessions delivered by trained community health workers. Sessions covered topics such as nutrition, exercise, antenatal care, childbirth preparation, and breastfeeding. The control group received standard antenatal care. Pre- and post-intervention surveys assessed knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices related to healthy behaviors. The intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in knowledge about healthy behaviors (p&lt;0.001), more positive attitudes towards these behaviors (p&lt;0.01), and increased adoption of practices like consuming a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, attending antenatal care visits, and exclusive breastfeeding (p&lt;0.05). The control group showed minimal changes. In conclusion, community-based health education interventions are effective in empowering pregnant women in rural settings. They increase knowledge, shift attitudes, and promote the adoption of healthy behaviors during pregnancy. Such programs should be integrated into routine antenatal care services in areas like Lubuk Alung.

Knowledge, Practices and Attitude of Pregnant Women on Prevention and Transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and C With Respect to Educational Level among Pregnant Women Visiting Health Centers at the Mifi Health District in Cameroon

Purpose: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) , hepatitis C virus are causes of significant morbidity and mortality across the World .HIV and HBV&amp;HCV are blood-borne viruses transmitted usually through sexual contact and use of unsterilized needles. Their similar means of transmission increases the risk of contracting both infections concurrently. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge, practices and attitude of pregnant women on prevention and transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and C with respect to educational level at the Mifi health district. Methodology: This study was a descriptive cross sectional study involving pregnant women who visited different health centers with the Mifi health district between the month of January to june 2023. Sampling was done by convenience Data was analysed using version 20.0. and the data was presented in tables and bar graphs, meanwhile the pearson chi square test was used to compare variables under investigation at a confidence interval of 95%, providing a 5% error margin. Descriptive values were expressed as the frequency, percentage, and mean ± standard deviation (SD). Findings: Out of the 467 participants, 80.73% were within the poor knowledge range whereas 12.63% showed good knowledge (while 6.63 recorded excellent knowledge scores. 44.96% were within the poor practice range while 55.03% showed good practice. majority showed poor attitude toward transmission and prevention of HIV, HBV and HCV as only 18(3.85%) were willing to meet the doctor if they were diagnosed of any of the above mention infections meaning 449 (96.14%) will embrace fear and sadness. Majority of pregnant women in this study had good knowledge regarding prevention and transmission of HIV,HBV and. Irrespective of the knowledge, practices and attitude of the participants were generally poor at the Mifi health district in Cameroon. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This research have come to set standard in health facilities in the mifi health district by proving beyond doubt that pregnant women are co infected with both HIV,HBV, and HCV and giving the poor attitude and practices among women that fuel the transmissions of these infections, we stand to advocate that all women presenting for ANC, should be compulsorily tested for HIV,HBV and HCV and equally much education on the transmission mode of these infections by the nurses should be implemented. This study have saved as an eye opener to policy makers to impost the testing of HIV, HBV and HCV during every first ANC visit and possibly two weeks before delivery.

"Understanding knowledge and attitudes regarding hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among expectant women in Brunei Darussalam: A nationwide study"

BackgroundThe primary cause of maternal and fetal mortality due to hypertensive disorders in pregnancy is delays in accessing healthcare services. These delays are often attributed to insufficient knowledge, attitudes at the time of diagnosis, and a lack of awareness regarding the condition, including its critical warning signs and symptoms. AimTo evaluate pregnant women's initial knowledge and attitudes upon receiving their first diagnosis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. MethodsA cross-sectional quantitative design was used to assess the knowledge and views of 216 expectant mothers on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) across three high-risk clinics in Brunei Darussalam. Participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a bilingual self-administered questionnaire, adapted from a validated instrument. Descriptive statistics and inferential analyses, including t-tests, One-Way ANOVA, and multiple regression, were conducted using SPSS (Version 23). ResultsAmong 216 participants, 69 % demonstrated good knowledge of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy (p < 0.001). Despite positive attitudes towards seeking medical help (p < 0.001), 69 % initially opted for home remedies, and 50 % avoided hospitals unless necessary, leading to delays in healthcare-seeking behaviour. The findings highlight the need for targeted health campaigns to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, ensuring timely medical intervention for hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. ConclusionThe study reveals significant knowledge gaps and attitudes contributing to delayed healthcare-seeking behaviours. Targeted health campaigns and culturally sensitive educational programs are essential to improve timely medical interventions and maternal outcomes in Brunei Darussalam.

Knowledge, myths and acceptability of covid-19 vaccination among expectant women attending out- patient department of the private and public sector hospitals

This cross-sectional study was conducted to explore pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccination. A total of 237 pregnant women were included from January 2021 till December 2021. After enrolment in the hospitals and before antenatal checkup all patients sent for COVID-19 vaccinations, those who had reservations regarding vaccination in pregnancy and willing to participate and share their knowledge were included. Data was collected using a pre-designed structured proforma. There were 84 pregnant women (35.4%) from rural residences, 67.1% with middle socioeconomic status, 84.8% were literate, 83.5% with 1 -3 antenatal visits, 46.8% with 21 – 26 weeks of gestational age, the mean gestational age of samples was 21.7 weeks. The source of information regarding hazards of COVID vaccine during pregnancy, there were 35 (44.3%) reported family, 24 (30.4%) reported friends, 15 (19%) reported healthcare providers and 5 (6.3%) reported media as the main source of information regarding hazards of COVID vaccine in pregnancy. Most of the expectant ladies who has misconceptions and were worried about birth defects and long-term effects on babies, the safety and prevention of COVID infection by the vaccine had information from the family.