Juniper Publishers : Awareness of Antenatal Care Importance among Saudi Pregnant Women in Madina
JUNIPER PUBLISHERS- JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health-Juniper Publishers Authored by Jehan M Al hazmi* Abstract Introduction: Antenatal Care is care before birth and includes education, screening, counseling, treatment, monitoring and promoting the well-being of the mother and fetus. Its importance cannot be overstated for both. Objective: To assess the awareness of antenatal care importance among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Madina, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study carried on (1617) women who attended Maternity and Children's Hospital and National Guard Hospital in Madina during the period from August to September 2016. The data were collected through face to face interview and us...