ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2021
Pattern of internet use for pregnancy-related information and its predictors among women visiting primary healthcare in Qatar: a cross-sectional study.
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- Bridging the Gaps: A Critical Review of National Dietary and Lifestyle Guidelines for Pregnant Women in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Review
- Internet use for pregnancy-related information and its correlates among women attending antenatal care in Mogadishu, Somalia.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitude and practice of labor neuraxial analgesia in pregnant women and their partners: a cross-sectional survey in China.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Knowledge Gaps Regarding Overweight and Obesity in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Polish Women.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Online Health Information Seeking for Pregnancy-Related Resources and Maternal eHealth Literacy Among Women in Thailand: A Qualitative Study.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Operation status, quality, and premature birth information in obstetrics and gynecology facility websites in Korea: an evaluation study.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea) · 2025Article
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- Determinants of adequate antenatal care visits among pregnant women in low-resource setting: evidence from Tanzania national survey.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Informational support and information-seeking during transition to parenthood: Baby Buddy Forward's focus groups with pregnant women and new mothers in Cyprus.European journal of midwifery · 2023Article
- Utilization of the internet for physical activity and diet information and its influence on pregnant women's lifestyle habits in Qatar.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Investigating pregnant women's health information needs during pregnancy on internet platforms.Frontiers in physiology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundInternet usage has been steadily increasing and the available online information for pregnant women today is immense.
objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the prevalence of women who search for information relating to pregnancy on the internet and to identify predictors of this behavior among expecting women visiting primary health care (PHC) centers in Qatar.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at the antenatal clinics of six PHC centers in Qatar from June 1 to December 31, 2019. Pregnant women were recruited through a systematic random sampling technique. Participants were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and analytic statistics were used when appropriate. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was constructed to identify the predictors of internet use for pregnancy-related information.
resultsThe study included 403 pregnant women (response rate: 87.9%). Most of them were in the 26-35 years age category (71.5%), in the second trimester (55.5%), and had 1-2 children at home (51.5%). The internet was the most common source (81.1%) of pregnancy-related information. The access to online information was mainly through websites (67.3%), mobile applications (48.3%), and social media platforms (39.7%). The most frequently searched topics online were fetal development (74.3%), diet during pregnancy (53.6%), and management of health problems (39.6%). The multivariable regression model identified the age group 26-35 years (AOR: 4.93; 95% CI: 2.14, 11.38), Arabs (AOR: 4.12; 95% CI: 2.03, 8.36), tertiary education (AOR: 5.22; 95% CI: 1.78, 15.33), being a housewife (AOR: 6.37; 95% CI: 1.44, 28.19), or employed (AOR: 5.56 95% CI: 1.31, 23.63), and having up to 2 children as independent predictors of internet use for pregnancy-related information.
conclusionThe internet was a commonly used source of health information among pregnant women in Qatar. Internet use was significantly associated with the age group of 26-35 years, Arabs, higher level of education, being employed or a housewife, and having up to two children.
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