KIẾN THỨC VÀ THỰC HÀNH CHĂM SÓC TRƯỚC SINH CỦA CÁC THAI PHỤ CÓ TUỔI THAI TỪ ĐỦ 37 TUẦN TRỞ LÊN TẠI TRUNG TÂM Y TẾ HUYỆN XUÂN LỘC, ĐỒNG NAI

Abstract

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is the care a women receives throughout pregnancy in order to ensure that both the mother and her child remain healthy. ANC plays an important role in reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. This study aims to assess the conditions of knowledge and practice toward ANC among pregnant women in Xuan Loc District, Dong Nai Province. There are currently no studies on prenatal care in this area. Objectives: Determine the proportion of pregnant women receiving at least four (ANC4+) visits. We also determine the proportion of pregnant women having good knowledge and correct practice regarding ANC at Xuan Loc Health Center. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 332 pregnant women, who have gestational age at or beyond 37 0/7 weeks and checking-up ANC at Xuan Loc Health Center from November 2020 to May 2021. Beside assessing the frequency of ANC visits, we also use the cut-off point at 75^th percentage to determine the level of knowledge and practice regarding ANC of these womens. Results: The percentage of pregnant women having at least four or more ANC visits is 86.4%. Among 332 pregnant women, we found that 89.5% have good knowledge while 87.6% of them were noted to have correct practice about ANC. Conclusion: Our research’s results about the proportion of pregnant women either receiving ANC4+ visits or having good knowledge and correct practice toward ANC are higher than the total proportion of country. However, the level of knowledge of pregnant women regarded the importance of nutrition and how they work or sleep during pregnancy were poor. These findings can be used to plan a social media and education campaign-based customized health intervention aiming to improve the limited aspects of local ANC program.