Effect of Video-Assisted Counseling Program on Pregnant Women's Knowledge and Practice towards Congenital Anomalies

Abstract

Background:The major cause of death in both industrialized and developing nations is congenital abnormalities, which pose a public health risk. Aim: To investigate the effect of video-assisted counseling program on pregnant women's knowledge and practice towards congenital anomalies. Design: Quasi-experimental design (pre-post) was used to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: This study was applied in the antenatal clinic at Zagazig University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 70 pregnant women (one group pretest and posttest) who attending the antenatal clinic and detected fetal anomalies. Four tools were used for data collection: (1) A structured interviewing questionnaire, (2) Pregnant women knowledge assessment sheet, (3) Pregnant women attitude assessment sheet and (4) Pregnant women practice assessment sheet. Results: This study found a highly significant difference between study participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about congenital anomalies before and after a video-assisted counseling program. Conclusion: Their knowledge, attitude, and practice have all improved as a result of the implementation of a video-assisted counselling program for pregnant women with congenital anomalies. Recommendation: ongoing counseling programs regarding congenital anomalies during pregnancy to all pregnant women, and replication of the study with a large sample size to further settings.