Practices of Pregnant Women Toward Prevention of Puerperal Sepsis

Abstract

Background: Puerperal sepsis is an important public health problem which is a leading cause of maternal mortality.

Aim of the study: To evaluate the effect of the educational program about puerperal sepsis prevention on practices of pregnant women.

Study design: A quasi experimental design was used.

Setting: The study was conducted in in the outpatient antenatal clinic at Zagazig University Hospital.

Study subjects: A purposive sample of 150 pregnant women.

Tools of data collection: Two tools were used; tool I. A structured interview questionnaire, tool II. Pregnant women's practices assessment questionnaire. 

Results: There was marked improvement in total women's practices regarding puerperal sepsis prevention post intervention and two weeks after delivery compared to pre intervention with highly statistically significant difference, (P< 0.001).

Conclusion: Applying the educational program significantly increased women practices regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis.

Recommendations: The obstetric nurse could play and implement their role as health educator, counselor, coordinator and supervisor and help post natal mothers to improve their knowledge and practice regarding puerperal sepsis prevention.