Awareness of Pakistani Pregnant Women Regarding Danger Signs of Pregnancy: Awareness of Pregnant Women Regarding Danger Signs of Pregnancy

Afsha  Bibi; Rasheed Ahmad  Khan; Noor  Illahi; Ashfaq  Ahmad; Mai  Siani

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v4i05.766

Authors

Afsha Bibi Horizon School of Nursing & Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Rasheed Ahmad Khan Horizon School of Nursing & Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Noor Illahi Horizon School of Nursing & Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Ashfaq Ahmad Suvastu School of Nursing & Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Mai Siani Community Midwifery School, Tando Allahyar, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i05.766

Keywords:

Awareness, Pregnant Women, Danger, Signs, Pregnancy

Abstract

The early warning signs of pregnancy suggest that a woman may be dealing with a problem that could endanger her and her unborn child's health. If these warning symptoms are not addressed immediately, the consequences could be severe and even fatal. Objective: To assess Pakistani pregnant women's awareness regarding the danger signs of pregnancy. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi among 114 pregnant women from September to December 2022. Participants were recruited through the purposive sample method. Results: According to the study results, 18% of the participants had a low level of awareness, 62% had a moderate, and 20% had a high level of awareness regarding danger signs of pregnancy. Conclusions: This study concluded that most participants had moderate awareness regarding the danger signs of pregnancy. Moreover, there is a need for continued efforts to educate pregnant women about the danger signs of pregnancy to improve their understanding.

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