Knowledge and Practices of Pregnant Women Regarding (COVID 19) in Rural Area

M. Fawzy, Christeen; K. Elguindi, Faten; F. Miky, Shimaa

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2025.445006

Knowledge and Practices of Pregnant Women Regarding (COVID 19) in Rural Area

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ B.Sc, Nursing

² Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Ain Shams University

³ Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing – Ain Shams University(3)

10.21608/ejhc.2025.445006

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant health challenges globally, with pregnant women being particularly vulnerable due to potential complications. Aim of the Study: This study aims to assess the knowledge and practices of pregnant women regarding COVID-19 in a rural area. Research design: A descriptive analytical research design was used to conduct this study. Setting: Maternal and child health centers at Bany-suief governorate. Sample: A purposive sample composed of 350 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in rural area. Tools: Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, which included demographic data, knowledge about COVID-19, and practices related to COVID-19, self reported practices pregnant woman. Results: The study found that 74.3% of the studied pregnant women have unsatisfactory level of total knowledge about COVID-19 disease. Regarding practices of pregnant women toward hand washing, 80.6% and 90.0% of the studied pregnant women have unsatisfactory level of total reported practice toward hand washing and rubbing hand with alcohol. Regarding reported practice of pregnant women toward general prevention and home isolation in case of infection 64.6% and 88.6%, of them have unfollow level of total practices toward cough etiquette and social distance, 77.7% and 76.6%, of them have unfollow level of total practices toward general prevention and home isolation in case of infection. Conclusion: There was highly statistically significant correlation between total score of knowledge and reported practices regarding COVID19. Recommendations: Implementing regular educational sessions at antenatal clinics to provide up-to-date information on COVID-19 and preventive measures.

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