Rachna Gardia,
- Principal, Department of Nursing, Oriental College of Nursing, Manikpur Korba, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract
Background: High-risk pregnancies are associated with increased maternal and fetal complications and require timely identification and proper management. Many antenatal women have limited knowledge regarding high-risk conditions and the necessary precautions. Structured teaching programs can significantly improve awareness and empower mothers to take proactive steps for safe pregnancy outcomes. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding high-risk pregnancy and its management among antenatal women attending selected clinics in District Hospital, Durg, Chhattisgarh. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding high-risk pregnancy and its management. The study was conducted among antenatal women selected through purposive sampling at a designated healthcare facility. A structured knowledge questionnaire was administered before and after the educational intervention. The teaching program covered key areas such as types of high-risk pregnancy, associated signs and symptoms, preventive strategies, and the importance of regular antenatal care. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were employed for data analysis. Results: The study findings demonstrated a significant improvement in post-test knowledge scores compared to pre-test scores, indicating that the structured teaching program was effective in enhancing the knowledge of antenatal women regarding high-risk pregnancy and its management. Conclusion: The structured teaching program proved to be effective in improving knowledge levels among antenatal women. Incorporating such educational interventions into routine antenatal care services can strengthen maternal awareness, promote timely health-seeking behavior, and ultimately contribute to improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Keywords: Antenatal women, high-risk pregnancy, knowledge improvement, maternal health, structured teaching program.
[This article belongs to Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions ]
Rachna Gardia. Efficacy of Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding High-Risk Pregnancy and Its Management in Terms of Knowledge Gain Among Antenatal Women. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2026; 16(01):1-5.
Rachna Gardia. Efficacy of Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding High-Risk Pregnancy and Its Management in Terms of Knowledge Gain Among Antenatal Women. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2026; 16(01):1-5. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjohp/article=2026/view=239320
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Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | 01/01/2026 |
| Accepted | 22/01/2026 |
| Published | 18/03/2026 |
| Publication Time | 76 Days |
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