Author/Authors :
Malverdi, Zahra Health Center No. 1, Evesina Center, Isfahan , Kazemi, Ashraf PhD Candidate in Reproductive Health in Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Ehsanpour, Soheila Department of Midwifery - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Nekoei Zahraei, Nafiseh Department of Midwifery - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Hasanzadeh, Akbar Department of Midwifery - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Beigi, Mohammad Ali Department of Midwifery - School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: This study examined the effects of health education on modification of health belief and intention
among pregnant women to have smoke free home.
METHODS: In this randomized controlled study, 91 pregnant women completed the study in two groups. Intervention
group was educated about the harms of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure. The Health Belief Model (HBM)
was a framework for analyzing the beliefs. After 10-12 weeks, the HBM constructs and weekly ETS exposure at home
were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS: After performing educational program, the subjects in intervention group perceived more susceptibility and
severity and reported lower weekly ETS exposure at home than subjects in control group; but, the self efficacy and perceived
barrier were not different. The relationships between HBM constructs and weekly ETS exposure were significant;
but, there was no significant difference in point prevalence of having smoke free home.
CONCLUSIONS: This study indicated that the health education about ETS exposure can modify health belief and reduce
EST exposure among pregnant women, but cannot affect the self efficacy and perceived barrier. To have smoke free
home, they need to increase their self efficacy.
