Results of in-depth focus group interviews among prenatal clinic staff members in the 7th Regional Health Promotion, Khon Kean

Abstract

     This research is research and development. To develop the quality of work. The objectives are 1) Study the knowledge and behavior of pregnant women with anemia and at risk of anemia regarding nutrition. 2) Develop a model for promoting knowledge about nutrition in pregnant women. 3) Evaluate the model for promoting knowledge about nutrition in pregnant women. The evaluation consists of questionnaire knowledge 18 points, and behavior regarding nutrition 12 points before and after receive activities in prenatal clinic. The results of the survey study in pregnancy were discussed in a focus group and in-depth interview with all physicians, nurses who do activities about nutrition, nutritionists, and pharmacists at prenatal clinic. The results showed that the mean Hematocrit before was 33.5±1.79 mg/dl and after was 31.96±2.21 mg/dl decrease with statistical significance. The knowledge score on anemia before and after increased with statistical significance after receiving the iron supplement menu and parents' school activities. Assessing the behavior of pregnant women, the most common problem is stop take medicine after have side effect. The results of group and in-depth interviews with staff at the antenatal clinic found that the media in parents' schools was sufficient but lacked two-way communication and there should be an evaluation of the behavior to taking medicine and foods that are high in iron. Adjust treatment guidelines and provide advice for pregnant women. Focus on activities or media that lead to behavior adjustment