KNOWLEDGE OF THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL INTAKE AMONG MOTHERS ATTENDING ANTENATAL IN RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT
Abstract
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a major public health concern due to its noxious effect on both the mother and fetus. The study determined the knowledge of the effects of Alcohol intake among women attending Antenatal Clinic at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt. The objectives include; assessing the knowledge level of pregnant women regarding the effects of alcohol intake on unborn child, to identify the prevalence of alcohol consumption and to explore the factors influencing alcohol consumption in pregnancy. A descriptive study design was employed on a sample size 200 mothers. Data was analysed using the statistical product for services solution (SPSS) version 26. Results revealed that 70(35%) of the respondents indicated to have taken alcohol during pregnancy. 84 (42%) of the women knew that alcohol intake is harmful to the unborn child. The main effects known were abnormal facial features 120(60%), very small babies 100 (50%), reduced sucking problem 20(10%) and small head size 30(15%). the factors influencing the
consumption of alcohol in pregnancy includes; unplanned pregnancy 142(71%), prevent spitting and vomiting 102(51%), previous drinking habit 100(50%), pregnancy craving 96(48%), depression 64 (32%), intimate partner violence 90(45%), for easy delivery 25(
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