Effect of an educational intervention based on health beliefs model adoption on pregnant women's knowledge and preventive health behaviours in relation to COVID-19

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 may put pregnant women at greater risk of serious conditions and poor outcomes for new-borns. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention based on health beliefs model adoption on pregnant women's knowledge and preventive health behaviours in relation to COVID-19. Subjects & Method: A quasi-experimental design was performed on 100 pregnant women in the antenatal clinic of Zagazig University Hospital using purposive sampling. Data were collected using three tools: a structured interview questionnaire, the health beliefs model and preventive health behaviours of pregnant women in relation to COVID-19. Results : Mean and standard division of knowledge and preventive behaviours about covid-19 were greatly improved from 21.1±5.67 and 26.88±2.49 before applying the Health Belief Model to 27.84±1.67 and 31.92±3.61 after applying the health belief model. Conclusion : The study concluded that an educational intervention based on the adoption of the health belief model enhanced pregnant women's knowledge and preventive health behaviors in relation to COVID-19. Recommendations : The study suggests that health education interventions should specifically target pregnant women at different antenatal clinics at Zagazig city.