Intervention (n = 57) | Control (n = 61) | p-value | |
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[95% CI] or (proportion of correct answers) | |||
Mean clinic procedures score (max = 6) | 3.05 [2.80-3.31] | 3.05 [2.77-3.33] | 0.99 |
1. Is it important to attend clinic when you are pregnant?* | 57 (100) | 61 (100) | - |
2. Why do the nurses test the blood? | 0.61 [0.39-0.84] | 0.66 [0.46-0.85] | 0.39 |
3. Should you ask for the results of your pap smear?* | 51 (89.47) | 53 (86.89) | 0.44 |
4. Why do the nurses test the urine and blood pressure every visit?* | 31 (54.39) | 32 (52.46) | 0.97 |
Mean general antenatal health score (max = 12) | 7.14 [6.44-7.84] | 7.34 [6.78-7.90] | 0.65 |
5. How can you stay healthy during pregnancy? | 2.28 [1.95-2.61] | 2.38 [2.08-2.68] | 0.66 |
6. Why should you take folic acid during your pregnancy?* | 23 (40.35) | 28 (45.90) | 0.49 |
7. How do drugs and alcohol affect the baby growing in the womb? | 1.53 [1.37-1.69] | 1.49 [1.34-1.64] | 0.75 |
8. Should you seek medical help outside your appointments? | 1.37 [1.17-1.57] | 1.36 [1.14-1.58] | 0.96 |
9. What are the signs of labour? | 1.56 [1.31-1.81] | 1.66 [1.40-1.91] | 0.60 |
Mean overall score | 10.19 [9.80-10.58] | 10.39 [10.03-10.72] | 0.69 |