PP043. Do women know what pre-eclampsia is? What is the level of knowledge of the disease in a small population connected to a social net?

Mosca, Chrystèle; Sapata, J.M.; Sato, Jussara Leiko; Marin, Erika; Sass, Nelson

doi:10.1016/j.preghy.2012.04.154

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] The low levels of knowledge in a heterogeneous sample of studies suggests that life-saving health education is being neglected across different population groups and countries.…”

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Knowledge of pre-eclampsia in women living in Makole Ward, Dodoma, Tanzania

Savage

Hoho

2016

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: Pre-eclampsia is a hypertensive disorder specific to pregnancy responsible for significant maternal morbidity and mortality in Africa. The majority of deaths related to pre-eclampsia could be avoided with timely and effective care. "Phase one delays" arise because of lack of knowledge. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge levels of women living in Makole ward, comparing respondent subgroups with different demographic characteristics. It also aimed to compare knowledge levels in respect to six subtopics of pre-eclampsia. This was to allow for planning of appropriate activities to reduce delays in seeking health care. Methods: This study surveyed 200 adult women randomly identified in the community. They were asked 36 questions on preeclampsia requiring yes / no answers. The data was analysed quantitatively. Results: Overall knowledge levels were low with an average of 41% of correct answers. Minor differences in the knowledge levels of demographic subgroups were found. Statistically significant differences were identified between sub-topics of preeclampsia; signs and symptoms were the least well known. Conclusion: Educational systems (formal and informal) are failing to provide communities with potentially life-saving information. Health centre, community and school based education programmes are recommended.

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“…It was found that 50% of the sample had no knowledge at all of pre-eclampsia. 3 In India, a study identified locally held beliefs on causes and danger signs of pre-eclampsia. This study used 14 focus groups with a total of 219 community participants.…”

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Knowledge of pre-eclampsia in women living in Makole Ward, Dodoma, Tanzania

Savage

Hoho

2016

Afr H. Sci.

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“…Previous studies suggest that lack of knowledge among pregnant women themselves regarding PE also needs further attention and research. Mosca et al 14 studied knowledge about PE in a heterogeneous online community of women aged 20 to 35 years. They found a low level of knowledge about PE among the study population and recommended focusing on women when disseminating information about PE in the community.…”

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Awareness of Preeclampsia among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Northwestern Nigeria

2023

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Background Preeclampsia (PE) is among the five main causes of maternal mortality in low resource countries. This study was designed to assess PE awareness and its socioeconomic determinants among antenatal clinic attendees in northwestern Nigeria. Methods Two hundred twenty-one antenatal clinic attendees in northwestern Nigeria were selected through systematic random sampling for this quantitative study. Women who were 9 months pregnant and had consented to participate were included; those with chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus were excluded. Data on respondents' sociodemographic variables, and PE awareness were collected using a validated questionnaire. Associations between variables were tested using chi-square test and multiple regression analysis. Results Ninety-one percent of respondents were aged 20 to 40 years, 53.9% were multiparous, 27% had no or low level of formal education, and 52% had attended antenatal care (ANC) at least four times in the index pregnancy. Only 37% (N = 83) were aware of PE. Women with formal education were 3.8 times more likely (odds ratio [OR] = 3.8, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.4–10.3) to be aware of PE compared with those with no formal education (p < 0.05). Also, women who experienced hypertension in their previous pregnancies were 2.8 times more likely (OR = 2.8, 95% CI = 1.37–5.71) to be aware of PE than those women who had not (p < 0.05). Conclusion There was a low level of PE awareness among pregnant women in this study; being formally educated and having had hypertension in a previous pregnancy were positively associated with PE awareness. PE education should be part of ANC.

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“…The research was conducted across various socio-cultural contexts. Regardless of population or location, most of this published work suggests that pre-eclampsia knowledge levels are frequently low [15][16][17][18][19][20].…”

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Awareness and Knowledge of Pre-eclampsia Among Saudi Women of Reproductive Age

Radwan,

Al Naji,

Alyoubi

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Pre-eclampsia has emerged as a significant concern in maternal healthcare worldwide, impacting the health and well-being of expectant mothers and their unborn children. This study examines the extent of pre-eclampsia knowledge and awareness among Saudi women aged 18 to 49. Recognising informed and proactive healthcare decisions is pivotal in managing and preventing pre-eclampsia.Methods: It is a prospective cross-sectional community-based study design. We calculated a minimum sample size of 385 participants using the Raosoft online calculator, aiming for a 5% margin of error and a 95% confidence interval. The structured questionnaire was distributed via various social media platforms to collect the data. The questionnaire consisted of two sections, namely demographics and medical history. Additionally, the questionnaire explored pre-eclampsia risk factors, symptoms, and complications. We analysed data using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). We applied statistical tests, including the Chi-squared test (χ2) and the Mann-Whitney test for nonparametric variables.Results: Most of our participants were young, with a mean age of 25.94 and single (69.5%). Moreover, many (68.8%) had a bachelor's degree. A notable portion of participants stated they had no family history (86.1%) of pre-eclampsia and (98.1%) no previous experience with pre-eclampsia. Approximately 50% recognised hypertension as a symptom, while 44.1% identified persistent headaches. However, complications such as fetal and maternal death were better-known consequences of pre-eclampsia. 11.3% of participants had adequate knowledge about pre-eclampsia, 39.3% had moderate knowledge, and 49.4% had inadequate knowledge. It is a fact that higher levels of knowledge are positively correlated with advanced age, prior pregnancy experience, and a family history of pre-eclampsia.Conclusion: This study highlights the limited knowledge and awareness of pre-eclampsia among Saudi women of reproductive age. Addressing this knowledge gap is crucial for preventing pre-eclampsia-related maternal and fetal complications. Policymakers and healthcare providers should consider implementing educational programs to raise awareness and improve outcomes for pregnant women in Saudi Arabia and similar regions.

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PP043. Do women know what pre-eclampsia is? What is the level of knowledge of the disease in a small population connected to a social net?

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Knowledge of pre-eclampsia in women living in Makole Ward, Dodoma, Tanzania

Knowledge of pre-eclampsia in women living in Makole Ward, Dodoma, Tanzania

Awareness of Preeclampsia among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Northwestern Nigeria

Awareness and Knowledge of Pre-eclampsia Among Saudi Women of Reproductive Age

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