Maternal knowledge about long-term consequences of pregnancy complications - a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, obesity, and gestational diabetes mellitus are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) later in life. This study aimed to evaluate mothers' knowledge about these complications, their potential long-term consequences, and the education they received regarding cardiovascular risks.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved mothers who gave birth at a tertiary academic hospital. Participants completed an online questionnaire, and frequencies of demographic data, pregnancy-related information, and knowledge about long-term risks were calculated. Knowledge was categorized using Bloom's cut-off based on responses to 25 questions regarding CVD risk factors, and associations between Bloom's knowledge

SUBMITTER: Bohm M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447609 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature