Educational intervention improves knowledge and adherence to treatment amongst puerperal women with syphilis: randomized clinical trial
Gestational syphilis requires early detection and proper treatment to prevent negative maternal-fetal outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on treatment adherence and knowledge about syphilis in postpartum women with positive results. A randomized, p...
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Published in | International journal of STD & AIDS p. 9564624231188750 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
01.11.2023
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Summary: | Gestational syphilis requires early detection and proper treatment to prevent negative maternal-fetal outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on treatment adherence and knowledge about syphilis in postpartum women with positive
results.
A randomized, parallel, and open clinical trial was conducted with 64 postpartum women who tested positive for
, assigned to two groups (1:1 ratio). The Intervention Group (IG) received an educational intervention on syphilis, including an explanatory leaflet and hands-on demonstrations, along with standard guidelines. The Control Group (CG) received standard guidelines alone. Pre-test and post-test assessments were conducted to measure knowledge and treatment adherence. Statistical analyses included descriptive and inferential methods, assessing group homogeneity using the Chi-square or Fishers exact test. The interventions effectiveness was determined using relative risk, and pre- and post-test scores were compared using the independent
test.
The post-test revealed improvements in knowledge scores for general knowledge, treatment, and prevention domains (
< .05). The IG demonstrated an increase in post-test knowledge scores (
= .001), with association between post-test scores and treatment adherence (
= .001).
The educational intervention on syphilis improved knowledge and treatment adherence in postpartum women with syphilis. |
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ISSN: | 1758-1052 |
DOI: | 10.1177/09564624231188750 |