Premature birth, defined as delivery between 28 and 37 weeks of gestation, leads to significant maternal and fetal health complications. Key factors include prior miscarriage, twin gestations, physical exertion, travel, trauma, maternal illness, high temperatures, and infections. Premature neonates often have low birth weight and underdeveloped organs, resulting in respiratory distress, intracranial hemorrhage, developmental disabilities, infection susceptibility, and impaired growth. Effective
Conditions
Interventions
The program to promote knowledge on preventing premature birth involves activities developed by researchers for pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. It emphasizes the V-shape health literacy pr
s health literacy concept and quality prenatal care guidelines from the Maternal and Child Health Group, Bureau of Health Promotion, Department of Health. The 12-week program includes an antenatal car
Experimental Other
Health Literacy Promotion Program
Sponsors
Narisa Timsin, Register Nurse, Professional Level
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Criteria for Selecting Volunteers to Join the Project (Inclusion Criteria): Pregnant women before 12 weeks of pregnancy who come to receive antenatal care services at Health Promoting Hospital Health Center 3, Nakhon Sawan, individuals with no hearing problems who can communicate effectively in Thai through speaking, listening, and understanding, and individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women with serious illnesses require hospital treatment, those with symptoms of mental illness, and those unable to read or write Thai.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health literacy to prevent premature birth in pregnant women 12 Wks Health literacy to prevent premature birth in pregnant women score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perception of the risk of premature birth in pregnant women 12 Wks Perception of risk of premature birth in pregnant women score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNarisa Timsin
Health Promoting Hospital Health Center 3 Nakhon Sawan,
Outcome results
None listed