Background: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is responsible for most perinatal and fetal mortality. Few programs are patient-centered during pregnancy, increasing the risks of misinformation and misconceptions among pregnant women and, as a result, malpractices. Objective: This study aims to develop and validate a form to assess the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about PIH.
Many observational studies explored the awareness of pregnant women of PIH, but no structured tool is available to assess such awareness. During the past two years, education campaigns were postponed and primary care was prioritized. To allow better-informed decisions and targeted actions, this pilot study aims to develop and validate a short form to assess the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about pregnancy-induced hypertension. The long-term objective of this study is to provide a practical tool for pregnant women.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
135
A short 25-item tool was developed and can be applied in clinics to assess the awareness of pregnancy hypertension.
Lebanese University Faculty of pharmacy
Beirut, Lebanon
Awareness of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by developing a 25-item questionnaire
Thirty-six statements were initially provided to which women had to answer either ''yes'', ''No'' or ''I don't Know''. Out of these statements, 25 were retained due to positive inter-item correlation (15 knowledge statements and 10 behavior statements), and the other statements were eliminated one by one after testing for reliability and computing the effect of each statement on the internal consistency.
Time frame: 6 months
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