Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behavior among Pregnant Women in rural Areas

Salem, Ebtsam; Gaheen, Manal; Bela, Ghada

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2022.255376

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal

2022

DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2022.255376

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Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behavior among Pregnant Women in rural Areas

Ebtsam Salem

Manal Gaheen²,

Ghada Bela³

Abstract: Background The practice of health seeking behavior has many potential effects on reduction of the occurrence of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to explore factors affecting health seeking behavior among pregnant women in rural areas. Design: A descriptive exploratory research design was used. Subjects and method: The study was carried out at 5 outpatient clinics of obstetric departments in

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Unravelling the Interplay Between Primigravida Pregnant Women Health Profile, Catastrophic Thinking, Tokophobia and Childbirth Preferences in a Rural Area

Ali,

Abdelhafez,

Hammad

et al. 2024

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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AimsTo assess the prevalence of tokophobia (fear of childbirth) and evaluate the relationship between catastrophic thinking, tokophobia, childbirth preferences and the health profile of primigravida (first‐time pregnant women in rural areas).DesignA descriptive correlational study.MethodThis study, implemented from January 2024 to March 2024, involved 300 primigravidae. Data collection was carried out using the Socio‐Demographic and Clinical Data Sheet, the Pain Catastrophising Scale (PCS) and the Fear of Childbirth Scale, which are specific tools chosen for their relevance to the research objectives.ResultsThe mean score for catastrophic thinking is 36.13 (SD = 4.2740), which indicates a clinically significant level of pain catastrophising, and Tokophobia's mean is 42.53, which denotes intense Fear of Childbirth. There are strong positive correlations among catastrophic thinking and its subcomponents, positive correlations between tokophobia and devastating thinking and significant correlations between childbirth preferences and catastrophic thinking.ConclusionThis study's findings provide compelling insight into the intricate interplay between catastrophic thinking, tokophobia and childbirth preferences. These insights can pave the way for targeted psychological interventions to address catastrophic thinking in pregnant women, potentially alleviating tokophobia and supporting informed, less fear‐driven childbirth decisions. This could lead to a more positive childbirth experience for many birthing people, equipping healthcare professionals with actionable knowledge to improve maternal and child health outcomes.Reporting MethodThe relevant reporting method, that is, STROBE, has been adhered to.ImpactThis study's findings have significant implications for the healthcare of pregnant women, particularly first‐time birthing people deemed high risk. The study suggests that thorough antenatal care can help ease their fear of childbirth, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for both women and babies.Patient or Public ContributionPublic contribution by females in the community maternal services.

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Unravelling the Interplay Between Primigravida Pregnant Women Health Profile, Catastrophic Thinking, Tokophobia and Childbirth Preferences in a Rural Area

Ali,

Abdelhafez,

Hammad

et al. 2024

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behavior among Pregnant Women in rural Areas

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Unravelling the Interplay Between Primigravida Pregnant Women Health Profile, Catastrophic Thinking, Tokophobia and Childbirth Preferences in a Rural Area

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