Management Strategies of Pregnant Women: A Panacea for Safe Delivery of Pregnant Women in Akwa Ibom State
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Management Strategies, Pregnant Women, Safe Delivery and Akwa Ibom StateAbstract
The aim of this paper was to assess the management strategies of pregnant women: a panacea for safe delivery of pregnant women in Akwa Ibom State. Descriptive survey design was used. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 100 pregnant women and 20 nurses which gave a total of 120 respondents used in the study. The research instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire title “MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF PREGNANT WOMEN AND SAFE DELIVERY QUESTIONNAIRE (MSPWSQ). Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out by an expert in testing, measurement, and evaluation to ensure that the suitability of the instrument for the study under consideration. The reliability coefficient result of 0.78 was obtained thus the instrument was considered reliable for the study. Cronbach’s Alpha statistical tool was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The study revealed that knowing what to expect and addressing any issues early on can help ensure a safe delivery. It is important to understand that managing a pregnancy takes specialized care. One of the best methods for managing risk during a pregnancy is to prioritize your physical and emotional well-being. Making lifestyle changes, such as stopping smoking and cutting down on alcohol consumption, can have a profound impact on both mom and baby’s health. The study concluded that there is a significance influence to which management strategies has contributed to safe delivery in Akwa Ibom State. One of the recommendations made was that: all pregnant women should ensure that they manage their pregnant conditions very well by having balanced diet as regular breakfast; eating foods that are high in fiber; drinking fluids, particularly water to avoid constipation; avoid alcohol, raw or undercooked fish and meat and as well doing moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 150 minutes a week.
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