Pregnancy and Urogenital Infections (UGIs) often go hand in hand so pregnant women are vulnerable group who need special preventive practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of application of Health Belief Model (HBM) on pregnant women' knowledge and health belief regarding UGIs Methods: Quasi-experimental design was utilized. The study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic affiliated to Benha University Hospital. A purposive sample of 100 pregnant women were included in the current study. They were divided into an intervention group (50) and control group (50). Two tools were used for data collection; first tool interviewing questionnaire to collect data about the subjects' demographic data, obstetric and gynecologic history and knowledge regarding UGIs and its prevention. Second tool the HBM, it composed of the four main HBM constructs, cues for action and health behaviors to prevent UGIs. Results: There was highly statistically significant difference (p˂0.000) in pregnant women' knowledge, health beliefs and their health behaviors to prevent UGIs in the intervention group compared to the control group two months after program implementation. Conclusion and recommendation: HBM was effective in improving pregnant women' knowledge, health beliefs and health behaviors to prevent UGIs. Increase awareness of pregnant women about UGIs through regular health educational program based on HBM. Keywords: Behavior, Health belief model, Pregnant women, Urogenital infections. |
