Journal of the Korean Society of School Health (한국학교보건학회지)

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The Lifestyle and Awareness of Pregnancy of Female College Students

여자대학생의 생활습관과 임신에 대한 인식 조사

  • 신기수 (중앙대학교 적십자간호대학) ;
  • 조미경 (을지대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2017.10.17
  • Accepted : 2017.11.28
  • Published : 2017.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Along with the country's decreasing birth rate, many South Korean women are currently facing the issue of high risk pregnancy. Despite the increasing number of women who prefer to get married at an older age, fewer of them are aware of how to prepare for healthy pregnancy at such age. The following study has been conducted to check the level of awareness and educational demand regarding healthy pregnancy among female university students who are not majoring in medical fields. Methods: Google Forms was used to survey 245 female students attending a university located in the Province of Gyenongi. We asked about their attitudes to and knowledge of pregnancy, their lifestyle, and the demand for pregnancy education. Results: The average age of the participants was 20.4 years. Although the majority of the correspondents answered that they have received education about pregnancy before, many of them displayed a low level of knowledge regarding pregnancy. On contrast, the demand for education about pregnancy and high risk pregnancy was high. Conclusion: For healthier pregnancy and childbirth, more preparation is needed before entering pregnancy. Management programs to be given prior to pregnancy should be developed to promote the knowledge and awareness of healthy pregnancy.

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