Effects of a Tanzanian prenatal group education program about preeclampsia/eclampsia: A quasi-experimental study

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q2 NURSING Japan Journal of Nursing Science Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI:10.1111/jjns.12652

Sachiko Sakurai, Beatrice Mwilike, Shigeko Horiuchi, Stella E. Mushy

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Abstract

Aim

This study examined the effects of a prenatal group education program in Tanzania which was focused on preeclampsia/eclampsia according to knowledge, behavioral intention, Pregnancy-Related Empowerment Scale, satisfaction, and the incidence of preeclampsia.

Methods

The study was conducted in two district hospitals in Tanzania and used a facility-based pre-post quasi-experimental design with concurrent control. The prenatal group education program was developed to focus on preeclampsia/eclampsia and consisted of lectures, discussions, and review sessions directed at participatory group education. The intervention group participated in a midwife-facilitated prenatal group education program, whereas the control group received routine care. Data were collected through questionnaires before the intervention and 1 month later. A descriptive analysis of the data was performed.

Results

The study analyzed 95 pregnant women within an intervention group (n = 48) and control group (n = 47). At the 1-month post-test, statistically significant differences were observed between the intervention and control groups in the knowledge score (mean = 3.8, SD = 3.6 vs. mean = −0.8, SD = 3.1, p < .001) and satisfaction score (mean = 4.9 vs. mean = 4.6, p = .032). Between the two groups, there were no significant differences in the scores of behavioral intention, Pregnancy-Related Empowerment Scale, and the incidence of preeclampsia.

Conclusion

The prenatal group education program increased the knowledge level regarding preeclampsia and gave higher satisfaction among pregnant women. Knowledge was retained for at least 1 month. Continuity in implementation of this program is recommended.

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Japan Journal of Nursing Science 医学-护理

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期刊介绍： The Japan Journal of Nursing Science is the official English language journal of the Japan Academy of Nursing Science. The purpose of the Journal is to provide a mechanism to share knowledge related to improving health care and promoting the development of nursing. The Journal seeks original manuscripts reporting scholarly work on the art and science of nursing. Original articles may be empirical and qualitative studies, review articles, methodological articles, brief reports, case studies and letters to the Editor. Please see Instructions for Authors for detailed authorship qualification requirement.