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Review
. 2015 Feb 18:7:239-42.
doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S75164. eCollection 2015.

Health education during antenatal care: the need for more

Mohammed A Al-Ateeq  1 , Amal A Al-Rusaiess  2
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Review

Health education during antenatal care: the need for more

Mohammed A Al-Ateeq et al. Int J Womens Health. .

Abstract

The aim of health education during antenatal is to provide advice, education, reassurance and support, to address and treat the minor problems of pregnancy, and to provide effective screening during the pregnancy. Exploring current practices in this regard revealed the need for more organized educational activities to ensure high quality and clients satisfaction.

Keywords: antenatal care; health education; misconceptions; postpartum; pregnant women.

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