Assessment of fetal wellbeing during pregnancy is very important for both mother and fetus to
identify the risks, moreover is considering as a routine part of nursing care. Therefore; the nurses have an optimal role to
enhance the full assessment of women during pregnancy for mother and fetus wellbeing. Aim of the study to evaluate the
effect of counseling intervention on women’s knowledge, practices and lifestyle of fetal wellbeing among Primigravidae.
Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used in this the study composed of 149 primigravidae from antenatal
clinic at Banha University Hospital. Data were collected using a structured interview questionnaire to assess women's
knowledge, practices and lifestyle Results: the finding shows that, most of women were at the age 20 to 30 years, rural,
housewives with moderate education. (59.7%) of the women were in the second trimester. There was a highly significant
difference (P ≤ 0.001) after application of the counseling intervention. Moreover the majority of the women (96.6 %) follow
healthy life style practices after application of the intervention. Conclusions: The study concluded that level of woman's
knowledge, health practices and life style increased after application of the intervention as compared with before and most of
women were satisfied after application of the intervention. Recommendations: The study is recommended that
implementation of educational program for women are important to assess fetus for wellbeing during pregnancy for
preventing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Enhance that periodical educational classes for pregnant women
are considering a part of routine part of nursing care. |
