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Abstract

ASSESSMENT OF PREGNANT WOMEN'S KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING ANTENATAL CARE AT AL-QUDIS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, MOSUL CITY

Dr. Asma Osama Abedalsalam*

ABSTRACT

Background: Antenatal care is an essential component of maternal healthcare that aims to promote the health of both the mother and fetus through early detection and management of pregnancy-related conditions, health education, and preventive interventions. Pregnant women's knowledge and practices regarding antenatal care play a crucial role in improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. Objectives: To assess pregnant women's knowledge and practices regarding antenatal care among women attending Al-Qudis Primary Health Care Center in Mosul City. Patients and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Al-Qudis Primary Health Care Center, Mosul City, Iraq, from 20 February 2022 to 31 March 2026. A total of 200 pregnant women were included using a consecutive sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire that assessed sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric history, knowledge regarding antenatal care, and antenatal care practices. Results: The mean age of the participants was 28.7 ± 5.8 years. Most participants were aged 20–29 years (98; 49.0%), were housewives (152; 76.0%), and lived in urban areas (138; 69.0%). Adequate knowledge regarding antenatal care was observed in 148 (74.0%) participants, while 156 (78.0%) demonstrated good antenatal care practices. Knowledge was highest regarding the importance of antenatal care (188; 94.0%) and iron and folic acid supplementation (183; 91.5%), whereas knowledge of pregnancy danger signs (126; 63.0%) and the recommended number of antenatal care visits (134; 67.0%) was comparatively lower. Good antenatal care practices were significantly associated with higher educational level, employment, and urban residence (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Pregnant women attending Al-Qudis Primary Health Care Center demonstrated an overall satisfactory level of knowledge and good antenatal care practices. Nevertheless, deficiencies remained in knowledge of the recommended antenatal care schedule, recognition of pregnancy danger signs, and healthy lifestyle practices during pregnancy. Strengthening health education and counseling during antenatal care visits is recommen ded to improve maternal knowledge and encourage appropriate health practices.

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