Awareness of Adolescents Regarding Prenatal Risk Factors In El-Menoufia Governorate
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Education and awareness of prenatal risk factors in adolescents affects their health status, fertility and sets the stage for health beyond reproductive years.Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess awareness of adolescents regarding prenatal risk factors in El-Menoufia Governorate. A descriptive design was utilized. The study was carried out in four preparatory and four secondary schools selected randomly from all governmental preparatory and secondary schools affiliated to the Ministry of Education in El-Menoufia Governorate. The total sample size was 600 adolescents .Two tools were developed to collect the necessary data, a structured interview questionnaire sheet and Students risk factors awareness rating scale. The Findings of the present study showed that adolescents either were uncertain or had poor awareness regarding the different categories of prenatal risk factors. Also, there were no statistically significant differences between male or female, rural or urban regarding total awareness score of prenatal risk factors. In conclusion, the largest percentage of adolescents had poor awareness concerning the different categories of prenatal risk factors in the selected schools. It is recommended that establishment of a youth-friendly health center within each school is very important to improve adolescents health awareness.
Authors and Affiliations
Neanaa M. Fayed, Samah M. Elhomosy
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