Takoo Sarla, Chhugani Manju, Sharma Veena
Nurs J India. 2013 Nov-Dec;104(6):284-8.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) programme on knowledge of pregnant mothers regarding prevention and management of warning signs during pregnancy in a selected health care setting at New Delhi. An evaluative research approach with one group pre-test and post-test design was adopted for the present study. A structured interview schedule was prepared. Purposive non-probability sampling technique was employed to interview 30 pregnant mothers who attended antenatal clinic. Data gathered was analysed and interpreted using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that there was maximum knowledge deficit regarding warning signs of pregnancy. IEC programme was effective in enhancing the knowledge of pregnant mothers on prevention and management of warning signs during pregnancy.
本研究旨在评估信息、教育与交流（IEC）项目在新德里某特定医疗环境中，对孕妇有关孕期预警信号预防与管理知识的有效性。本研究采用一组前测和后测设计的评估性研究方法。编制了一份结构化访谈提纲。采用立意非概率抽样技术，对30名到产前诊所就诊的孕妇进行访谈。收集到的数据采用描述性和推断性统计进行分析和解读。研究表明，孕妇对孕期预警信号的知识缺口最大。IEC项目有效地提高了孕妇对孕期预警信号预防与管理的知识水平。
