Volume 4, Issue 3, October 2025

Effect of health education intervention on knowledge of socio cultural indices of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia among married women in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Abstract
The paper examine the effect of health education intervention on knowledge of socio-cultural indices of preeclampsia and eclampsia among married women in Bauchi state Nigeria, one objectives, one hypothesis ware formulated to guide the study. Research design used was quasi experimental designed of two group pretest and posttest was used, population for the study was 250 married women ware continently selected using simple random sampling. Questionnaire and training models was also used during eight weeks intervention. Results revels that the p-value for the test was 0.000 (p < 0.05). These observations provided sufficient evidence for rejecting the null hypothesis. In conclusion health education intervention was very effective. Recommendation Health Educators: Develop culturally sensitive health education materials (posters, videos, leaflets) in local languages to improve awareness of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia indices. Organize seminars, workshops, and community-based education sessions focusing on nutrition, stress management, and ANC acceptability. Continuously assess the impact of health education programmes on participants' knowledge and behaviour, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.

Keyword: Effect, Socio-cultural, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Married Women
Citation

Abdulfatah Hajara Aminu; Mohammed Inuwa; Umaru Musa; Suleiman Mariam Adefunke; Biu Abdulkarim Adamu;. (2025). "Effect of health education intervention on knowledge of socio cultural indices of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia among married women in Bauchi State, Nigeria." Uniafrica Journal of Education, Volume 4, Issue 3, October 2025. 2025-11-03 16:59:02