The Effect of Self-Care Counseling on Health Practices of 35-Year-Old or More Aged Pregnant Women Referring to Hamadan Health Care Centers, in 2018

Abstract

Introduction: Maternal age of 35 years or older can be a risk factor for a significant increase in pregnancy complications. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of self-care counseling on the health practices in pregnant women aged 35 or older who referred to Hamadan comprehensive health centers. Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial study was performed on 100 pregnant women aged 35 years and over referring to Hamedan health centers in 2018. The research instrument was a demographic questionnaire, and Health practices questionnaire that completed both groups before and after the intervention. The type of allocation of people in each clinic was done randomly using a random number table. The test group received consultation sessions. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 20 and (P0.05). Conclusion: The present study showed the health practices of maternal aged in high risk pregnant women.

Keywords

• health practices
• maternal age
• self-care counseling.