Effectiveness of surveillance guidelines for preventing preterm birth Ban Phue Hospital Udon Thani Province

Abstract

     The research was action research aimed to studying the effectiveness of surveillance methods to prevent premature birth. Ban Phue Hospital Udon Thani Province sample group is a pregnant woman of gestational age 28-36+6 weeks Who receives prenatal care services at Ban Phue Hospital In October - November 2023, every person will collect data using a screening form. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. These include frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation.
     The results of the study found that 1) 34 pregnant women had risk factors for premature birth, accounting for 73.91%, with 13 pregnant women having 2 or more risk factors. The risk factors found included having a history of having given birth prematurely. Abnormalities of the uterus or cervix such as tumors, having had uterine surgery for low-lying placenta. Reproductive and urinary tract infections, stress, vaginal bleeding or watery discharge are contributing factors. Have chronic health problems such as DM, HT, Anemia, BMI more or less than normal. 2) Results of the surveillance process evaluation Preventing premature birth. It was found that 10 pregnant women had warning signs/symptoms and were taken to the hospital. They received care according to the guidelines. 100 percent. 3) Pregnant women gave birth prematurely at Ban Phue Hospital. Udon Thani Province decreased