The 4th International Conference on Nursing

Author :

(1) Zamzaliza Abdul Mulud, (2) Edawati Hamsah, (1) Norfidah Mohamad

Affiliation :

(1) Centre for Nursing Study, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; (2) Lahad Datu Health Clinic, Beg Berkunci No 61167, Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia

Abstract :

Introduction Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is among the top four most common causes of maternal death in Malaysia. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a nurse-led education program on knowledge, attitude and perceived behavior control of PIH management among antenatal women diagnosed with PIH in rural Malaysia. Methods A quasi-experimental study with pre and post design was conducted to measure the effect of a nurse-led education program on study variables guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Sixty-three antenatal mothers with PIH from 6 Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Lahad Datu, Sabah participated in this study and participants were assigned to intervention (n=32) and control group (n=31). Participants in the experimental group attended a nurse-led education program (8 hours’ workshop) regarding PIH management and blood pressure control, nutrition and the importance of exercise. Data were collected using a set of questionnaires which measures sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, blood pressure level, knowledge and attitude of PIH management and perceived behaviour control. Results Findings showed that there were significant differences in mean score pre and post-test for knowledge (t = 4.97, p < 0.001) and attitude of PIH management (t = 2.76, p < 0.001) in intervention group. However, there was no significant difference in perceived behavioral control between intervention and control group. Conclusion Findings of this study indicated that the nurse-led education program might be utilized as an effective management program for antenatal mother diagnosed with PIH residing in the rural areas.

Keywords :

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension; Intervention Program; Nurse-led Intervention; PIH Management