Archives of Clinical and Medical Microbiology(ACMMJ)

MNSc School of Nursing and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary, Medicine, University of Namibia, Namibia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Knowledge of Pregnant Women Regarding Premature Birth at the Intermediate Hospital Antenatal Care Clinic in Namibia: A Quantitative Study
  Author(s): Elizabeth Kaapanda Shikongo, Helena Taamba Nuumbosho and Joseph Galukeni Kadhila*
  
  Background: The knowledge and information awareness among expectant mothers on the conditions that have adverse outcomes on the pregnancy is crucial. A body of knowledge exist on the knowledge about preterm births among obstetricians, patients, couples, midwives, clinical officers and community health care workers. However, no study exists that assess pregnant women knowledge on the premature births. Methods: The study adopted a quantitative descriptive design. A probability simple random sampling method was used to select the participants. Data collection took place at the study antenatal care clinic. Fifty-five participated in the study and completed the questionnaire in front of the researcher. Competence was based on 50% because, data was collected on the participants of whom some may not have any educational or medical background. Descr.. Read More»
  

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