The Effect Of health Education Based On Theory of planned behavior On Behavioral Promotion Of Urinary Infection Prevention In Pregnant Women

Abstract

Urinary infection is one of the most frequent difficulties in women and pregnant women are more susceptible to it and according to the potential effects on mothers and the fetuse, it is considered very important. The aim of this study was to determination the effect of health education based on theory of planned behavior (TPB) on behavioral promotion of urinary infection prevention in pregnant women. This is a quasi-experimental study which has been conducted before and after and in this research 100 pregnant women who approached to the health and treatment centers in Karaj in Iran were chosen as simple sampling. Pregnant women were divided randomly into case and control groups (each of 50 women). Data collected with questionnaire designed according to TPB, knowledge and behavior. Then educational contents in this regard were designed, prepared and executed. 3 month after intervention, the data collected and were analyzed with the use of SPSS 18 soft ware. Finding showed that the average age of case and control groups were 25.9±5.7 and 27.25.48 years respectively (p=.687). After intervention finding showed that mean knowledge about urinary tract infection in case and control group was 75.24±8.72 and 41.72±7.65 respectively (p=0.013). The mean scores of knowledge and TPB Model variables were significantly increased in the case group compared to the controls after intervention (p<0.05). Moreover in this study, between perceived attitude and performance (r=0.7, p=0.001), knowledge and performance (r=0.61, p=0.001), positive correlation was observed. Based on results health education program designed according to TPB for advancement in prevention behaviors from urinary infection has been effective. Therefore this model can be used as a frame work for designing and execution of educational intervention for prevention of urinary infection. Besides such as programs, follow up education for controlling and monitoring are highly recommended.