Maternal Health Knowledge and Health Behavior During Pregnancy of Mothers Aged 18 Years and Over in at Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

Authors

  • Atittaya Boontham Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital
  • Pornphen Sanguannam Phang Nga Provincial Public Health Office
  • Tassanee Noonart Boromrajonani College of Nursing, Nakhonsithammarat, Faculty of Nursing Praboromarajchanok Institute

Keywords:

Maternal health knowledge, Pregnancy, Health behaviors

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy induces physical, emotional, and social changes in women, affecting their health behaviors and pregnancy outcomes. Maternal health knowledge is essential for promoting healthy behaviors during pregnancy.

Objective: To examine the relationship between maternal health knowledge and health behaviors during pregnancy.

Materials and Methods: This descriptive correlational study involved 85 pregnant women attending Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital. Data were collected using structured questionnaires measuring maternal health knowledge and health behaviors. Descriptive statistics and Spearman’s correlation coefficient were used for analysis.

Results: Participants had a mean maternal health knowledge score of 63.55 (SD = 9.25) and a mean health behavior score of 164.95 (SD = 18.54). Maternal health knowledge showed a low positive correlation with health behaviors (r = 0.483, p < 0.01).

Conclusion: Enhancing maternal health knowledge can improve health behaviors among pregnant women, reducing pregnancy risks and promoting better health outcomes for both mothers and infants.

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2025-07-01

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Boontham A, Sanguannam P, Noonart T. Maternal Health Knowledge and Health Behavior During Pregnancy of Mothers Aged 18 Years and Over in at Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. MNST Med J [internet]. 2025 Jul. 1 [cited 2026 Feb. 14];9(1):53-64. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/MNSTMedJ/article/view/280674