The Factors Predicting Self-Care Behaviors Among Adolescent Pregnant Women in Provinces in the 7th Health Region
Keywords:
Adolescent pregnant women, Self-care behaviorAbstract
The numbers of adolescent pregnant women are currently rising, and these women require close monitoring and supervision. The purpose of this predictive correlational study was to study the self-care behaviors and the factors predicting self-care behaviors among adolescent pregnant women in provinces in the 7th health region. The participants included 324 adolescent pregnant women attending antenatal care at Roi Et, Khon Kaen, Maha- sarakham, and Kalasin hospitals. Data were collected using two questionnaires: a demo- graphic questionnaire and the Self-care Behavior Questionnaire of Adolescent Pregnant Women. Data were analyzed using descriptive statics, and predictive power was obtained using a stepwise multiple regression analysis.
The results showed that the participants had a good level of overall self-care behaviors (Mean = 3.12, SD = 0.31). When considering each aspect, participants had the highest level of health deviation for the self-care requisites (Mean = 3.53, SD = 0.56). The gestational age, education level, and planning of pregnancy could together predict self-care behaviors of adolescent pregnant women at 6.9%.
Regarding recommendations from this study, nurses should establish guidelines to promote self-care behaviors in adolescent pregnant women, considering planning of pregnancy, gestational age, and educational levels.
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