Abstract

PARADA RICO, Doris Amparo; MENDEZ RINCON, Leidy Karime  and  FLOREZ VARGAS, Ana Milena. Knowledge, attitudes and key practices in pregnant women with children under 5 years of Cúcuta, 2012. av.enferm. [online]. 2015, vol.33, n.1, pp.67-74. ISSN 0121-4500.  https://doi.org/10.15446/av.enferm.v33n1.36827.

Objective: To identify knowledge, attitudes and practices before care during pregnancy and postpartum in pregnant women with children under five years, in Cucuta, in 2012. Methodology: Quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study. The survey used a questionnaire adopted from Key Practives designed by the Pan American Health Care Prevalent based Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (AIEPI) and modified for region of Norte de Santander by Departmental Health Institute. The instrument was validated through statistical tests as Cronbach's Alpha, correlation even-odd and R correction with Spearman-Brown equation, allowing a more universal screening and identifying its validity and reliability. The study sample was 301 participants who attended the antenatal care program three basic units of the municipality. Results: Regarding socio-demographic characteristics, most users began sexually active at an early age, were single mothers, low income, low educational level, and still lived with his nuclear family in cramped conditions. In the categories knowledge, attitudes and practices, it was founded that pregnant women mostly possessed adequate knowledge about their care in these stages. However, it was discordant with the assumed attitudes and applied practices, since they looked influenced by culture, customs and beliefs of family and friends, which can be harmful and cause serious physical, emotional and financial consequences for her, her unborn or newborn child, and her family.

Keywords : Maternal Behavior; Pregnancy; Postpartum Period; Health Knowledge; Attitudes, Practice.

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