Assessment of Knowledge and Expectations for ultrasound examination as a standard element of antenatal care among Pregnant Women in Iraq
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https://doi.org/10.15218/crewh.2022.02Keywords:
Knowledge, Ultrasound, Pregnant women, LearningAbstract
Background and objectives: The ultrasound scan is now a widely used technique in prenatal treatment. We attempted to assess pregnant women's knowledge and expectations regarding the use of ultrasonography during pregnancy in Iraq. To assess pregnant women's knowledge and expectations regarding the use of ultrasonography during pregnancy in Iraq.
Methods: We completed a cross-sectional survey of pregnant women seen in Azadi Teaching Hospital Sonography Department and private clinic in Iraq, Iraq. The data collection was conducted in May - June 2021. The study population Consists of all pregnant women that visit this Department for obstetric ultrasound Scans. Only pregnant women that came for obstetric scan were added in the study exclude other scans such as abdominal or renal scans. The final sample size was 81 participants.
Results: From the total 81 participants, table 3.1 shows that the majority of the pregnant mother was 51.9% younger than 30 years, 48.1% Older than 30 Years. In the same cases, 37% of pregnant women were in their 1st semester, 39.5% of pregnant women were in their 2nd semester and 23.5% of pregnant women were in their 3rd semester.
Conclusions: The study established that most of the participants are informed of the ultrasound scan. The subjects also believed that the procedure is safe and the main purpose for performing it is fetal wellbeing and viability.
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