Investigating the relationship between theory of planned behavior construct with the pregnant women intention about neonatal care

Abstract

Background: Considering that neonatal are the most sensitive group to kind of diseases, the present study aimed an investigating the relationship between theory of planned behavior construct with the pregnant women intention about neonatal care.Method: In this cross-sectional study, 100 pregnant women in trimester of pregnancy were selected by random sampling. Data was collected using valid and reliable questionnaire and interviews conducted with pregnant women. The questionnaire included demographic characteristic of the mothers and theory planned behavior construct. Finally the data were analyzed by SPSS 20 T-test, Chi-square, Correlation, ANOVA and regression.Results: The average age of the sample was 26.12±4.9 and the average duration of marriage age was 3.9 ±2.74 years. There was a high correlation between perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention (r=0.40; p < 0.001). Over 40% of pregnant women were shown to lack overall Knowledge about the items related to neonatal care. The mothers who were better prepared for parenting tended to have a higher level of schooling, perceived control behavior and knowledge. Regression analysis showed that the knowledge and perceived behavior control R2 =32% in the prediction of neonatal care intentions.Conclusions: Findings of this study show support for the predictive ability of the theory of planned behavior in predicting for neonatal care therefore the design of educational intervention should be based on intention and knowledge as the most important predictors of maternal behavior.

Neonatal Jaundice Management: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Nurses and Midwives in the Northern Region, Ghana

“…Poor knowledge and lack of better appreciation of NNJ is a precursor for poor clinical decisions including treat or not to treat, late medical care, and poor outcomes ( Ayete-Nyampong & Udofia, 2020 ; Demis et al, 2021 ; Hannon et al, 2001 ; Opara et al, 2014 ). A decade and half literature on NNJ shows that much research focus on maternal knowledge on NNJ with little focus on healthcare providers ( Adoba et al, 2018 ; Demis et al, 2021 ; Egube et al, 2013 ; Goodman et al, 2015 ; Lake et al, 2019 ; Ogunfowora & Daniel, 2006; Navabi et al, 2020 ; Said et al, 2018 ; Salia et al, 2021 ). However, there exist some studies on the knowledge of nurses and midwives on NNJ at varying levels (Alemu et al, 2011; Ekanem & Young, 1994 ; Ogunfowora & Daniel, 2006; Opara et al, 2014 ).…”