Pregnancy centered care is the most often recommended group antenatal care
model which has been shown to be effective, holistic and possibly superior to individual antenatal
care. Aim of research: The research aimed to investigate the effect of applying pregnancy centered
care model on pregnant women's health behaviors. Research design: A quasi-experimental (nonequivalent groups) research design was used to fulfill the aim of the research. Setting: The research
was conducted at the obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic in Benha University Hospital.
Sample: A purposive sample of 140 pregnant women divided randomly into control group comprised
(70) women and study group comprised (70) women. Tools of data collection: three tools were
utilized for collecting data; a structured interviewing questionnaire, health promotion lifestyle ProfileII as well as patient participation and satisfaction questionnaire. Results: There was a highly
statistically significant improvement of the total knowledge regarding pregnancy after applying
pregnancy centered care model, in study group compared with control group (P ≤ 0.001). There was
a highly statistically significant improvement of the total health promoting behaviors and related
dimensions (health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, interpersonal relations and stress
management) after applying pregnancy centered care model, in study group compared with control
group (P ≤ 0.001). Most of the study group had high participation and satisfaction with the pregnancy
centered care model. Conclusion: Pregnancy centered care model was effective in improving
knowledge, health behaviors and higher participation and satisfaction with the pregnancy centered
care model. |
