Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Nasser Saeed Al-Qahtani
College of Medicine,
KSA
Saudi Arabia
Research Article
An Awareness and Experiences of Pregnant Women towards Antenatal Weight Management at a Maternity Hospital in Najran City, KSA
Author(s): Nasser Saeed Al-QahtaniNasser Saeed Al-Qahtani
Background: One of health priorities for women during pregnancy is the attainment of healthy weight both in the antenatal and postpartum periods. This study is aiming to evaluate pregnant women awareness and experiences towards the management of obesity and weight gain during pregnancy.
Method: This was a cross-sectional study (n=416) conducted over 3 months in 2017 of pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at a maternity hospital, Najran city, KSA. An interviewer administered, questionnaire was used.
Findings: Results were shown 58.7% of participants (n=244) had low awareness for management of obesity and weight gain during pregnancy, with the highest level of awareness regarding management objectives and strategies (77.2%), while the lowest level of awareness folic acid (44%). In addition, 90.4% (n=376) showed poor.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000417