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Antenatal Testing Education: Assessing Health Education and Health Knowledge in a High-Risk Pregnant Population
Jessica Shaker1, Marina Feffer2, Abigail Winder1
1Loyola University Health SystemMaywoodIllinoisUnited States.
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Objective This study aimed to assess health knowledge and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing antenatal surveillance. Study Design This is a cross-sectional study that invited patients >18 years old, English-speaking, presenting for antenatal testing via biophysical profile. Patients completed a survey consisting of questions about health knowledge, demographic information, and patient satisfaction. Results A total of 219 pregnant patients completed the survey. The average score on the health knowledge survey was 71.5% (standard deviation [SD] = 16.5). About 25% replied that coming to the weekly ultrasounds was difficult for them, 4% considered the test invasive, and 7% considered the test stressful to their mental health. Approximately 89% stated they felt the doctors explained the reason for the weekly ultrasound, and 92% of respondents stated they enjoyed the weekly ultrasounds. Among patients who identified as Hispanic/Latino, total antenatal knowledge scores were lower (68%, SD = 17.0) than those who identified as non-Hispanic/Latino (76%, SD = 14.7), p -value < 0.001. As education level increased, the total score increased significantly ( p -value < 0.001). No significant difference in total score was seen between varying racial groups nor between varying provider types. Conclusion We found potential modifiable areas for improving health knowledge due to the different ethnic and educational backgrounds. We found an overall high satisfaction rate among the patients.
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