Health Literacy of Gestational Pregnancy Induced Hypertension in Hospitals under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
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This qualitative research aimed to study health literacy of pregnant women with gestational hypertension. In depth interview was performed 20 pregnant women who got gestational pregnancy induced hypertension about six health literacy components. The content validity of semi-structure interview was tested by three experts. The data were analyzed by content analysis.
The findings revealed 1) Access to health information, it was found that pregnant women have access to information that are seeking maternity care through variety of medias. 2) Knowledge of health pregnant women had been unable to explain logically of gestational hypertension but understand the basic knowledge. 3) Communication skills, pregnant women were able to communicate their symptoms but focusing on listening and lead to practice. 4) Self-management, it was shown that they were able to manage themselves for violence prevention. However, it is not possible to adjust and manage sever complications. 5) Media Literacy, it was pointed that pregnant women researched the information from many sources to ensure the reliability of the data 6) Decision-making skills, pregnant women made decisions about how to act based on several sources to prevent the complications.
It was recommended undertaking further studies on promote health literacy among gestational pregnancy induced hypertension with a greater reasonable understanding on gestational pregnancy induced hypertension and communication skills to self-management. Ongoing monitoring by tele counseling should establish to prevent complications.
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