Assessment of Knowledge for Urinary Tract Infections Among Pregnant Women in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background & AimsUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health issue during pregnancy, often lead to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes if left untreated, low knowledge contribute to high UTI rates, particularly in resource-limited settings like Jordan. The aims its to assess the knowledge levels about UTIs among pregnant women in Jordan and its association with socio-demographic characteristics. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in four major governmental hospitals across Jordan. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) comprising 25 questions, including 5 socio-demographic questions and 20 knowledge questions, scores were categorized as "adequate" or "inadequate" based on the median score, associations between categorical variables, such as socio-demographic factors and levels of knowledge, were examined using chi-square tests. For continuous variables, t-tests and ANOVA were used to compare means across groups, such as comparing knowledge scores across different educational levels or income groups. ResultsAmong participants, 51.4% had inadequate knowledge, while 48.6% demonstrated adequate knowledge. Higher knowledge levels were significantly associated with younger age (21-30 years), urban residence, higher education (university and postgraduate), and employment status. ConclusionThe findings highlight a knowledge gap among pregnant women regarding UTIs. Integrating targeted health education and addressing socio-demographic disparities into antenatal care, especially for women with low education and rural residence, may improve maternal outcomes.