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Table 3 Self-reported health behaviours of participants in the intervention arm (N = 52)

From: Antenatal health promotion via short message service at a Midwife Obstetrics Unit in South Africa: a mixed methods study

Question

n (%)

 

Yes

No

Don’t know

Not applicable

Did you miss more than two clinic appointments?

4 (7.69)

48 (92.31)

-

-

Did you make sure you got the results of your pap smear?

34 (65.38)

9 (17.31)

2 (3.85)

7 (13.46)

Did you take folic acid and iron during your pregnancy?

48 (92.31)

3 (5.77)

1 (1.92)

-

Did you drink alcohol during your pregnancy?

1 (1.92)

51 (98.08)

-

-

Did you take drugs (such as tik, dagga, mandrax, heroin, cocaine etc.) during your pregnancy?

-

52 (100)

-

-

Did you smoke (tobacco) during your pregnancy?

12 (23.08)

40 (76.92)

  

Did you eat healthily during your pregnancy?

47 (90.38)

4 (7.69)

1 (1.92)

-

Did you exercise/made sure you stayed fit during your pregnancy?

51 (98.08)

1 (1.92)

-

-

Did you take any prescription medication without discussing it with your health care provider during your pregnancy?

5 (9.62)

47 (90.38)

-

-