The effect of guidance on the knowledge level of expectant mothers seen at maternity health care clinics. The Finnish Family Competence Study.
The importance of quality prenatal care is generally acknowledged. Quality care must include counseling and health education materials as well as clinical monitoring. The present study is part of a long term programme designed to evaluate the health education aspects of prenatal care in Finland.
Rautava
P
P
Department of Public Health, Turku, Finland.
Sillanpää
M
M
D005260:Female; D005387:Finland; D015438:Health Behavior; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000523:psychology*; D011295:Prenatal Care