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
study: The study aimed to investigate the effect of applying pregnancy centered care model on pregnant
women's health behaviors. Study design: A quasi-experimental (non-equivalent groups) study design was
used to fulfill the aim of the study. Setting: The study 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: A structured interviewing questionnaire, health promotion lifestyle Profile-II and 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, compared with
control group. There was a highly statistically significant difference of the total health promotion lifestyle
profile II and related dimensions (health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, interpersonal relations and
stress management) after applying pregnancy centered care model, compared with control group. Most of the
study group had high participation and satisfaction with the pregnancy centered care model. Conclusion:
Pregnant women had improved knowledge, health behaviors and higher satisfaction after applying pregnancy
centered care model. Recommendation: Implementation of pregnancy centered care model as a standard
practice considering a proper antenatal room design. |
