Antenatal Testing Education: Assessing Health Education and Health Knowledge in High-Risk Pregnant Population

Objective: To assess health knowledge and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing antenatal surveillance. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study that invited patients >18 years old, English speaking, presenting for antenatal testing via biophysical profile. Patients completed a survey consisting of questions about health knowledge, demographic information, and patient satisfaction. Results: A total of 219 pregnant patients completed the survey. The average percent correct on the health knowledge was 71.5% (SD 16.5). 25% replied that coming to the weekly ultrasounds was difficult for them, 4% considered the test invasive, and 7% considered the test stressful for their mental health. 89% stated they felt the doctors explained the reason for the weekly ultrasound and 92% of respondents stated they enjoyed the weekly ultrasounds. Among patients who identify as Hispanic/Latino, total antenatal knowledge scores were lower (68%, SD 17.0) than those that identify as non-Hispanic/Latino (76%, SD 14.7), p-value <0.001. As education increased, total score increased significantly (p-value: <0.001). No significant difference in total score was seen between varying racial groups nor between varying provider types. Conclusion: We found potential modifiable areas to improve health knowledge, due to different ethnic and educational backgrounds. We found an overall high satisfaction rate among patients.