Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Transcendental Meditation in Pregnant Women

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 1462-1466
Author(s):  
Kalpana V Jaiswal ◽  
Kavita M Jaiswal ◽  
Kiran J Jaiswal ◽  
Jagdish Jaiswal
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Transcendental Meditation ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE STUDY OF PREGNANT WOMEN REGARDING ANEMIA

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachana M. Sirsat and Ankush M. Sirsat Rachana M. Sirsat and Ankush M. Sirsat ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Practice Study ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF PREGNANT WOMEN ABOUT PERIODONTAL HEALTH AND ORAL HEALTH, AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE FETUS DURING PREGNANCY

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (38) ◽  
pp. 176-187
Author(s):  
Marzieh MOHAMADIMOGHADAM ◽  
Seyed Hojat SHAKIB ◽  
Fatemeh SALMANI
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Periodontal Infection ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Employed Women ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Periodontal infection leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery, low birth weight, preeclampsia, miscarriage, or early pregnancy loss. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women about periodontal health and oral health and their effect on the fetus. Methods: The present study is a descriptive-analytical study on 210 pregnant women in the first and second trimesters referring to health centers in Birjand in 2019. The tool used in this study was a researchermade questionnaire with four parts: women's demographic information, and women's knowledge, attitude, and practice, the validity, and reliability of which were confirmed. After data collection, it was entered into SPSS software version 22 and then analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and one-way analysis of variance. The significance level was considered 0.05 in all tests. Results and Discussion: In this study, the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women were 5.6 ±1.92, 55.9 ± 5.1, and 25.9± 3.7, respectively. There was a significant difference between the mean attitude score and mothers' age. There was also a significant difference between the mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and practice of women and significant difference in knowledge, attitude, and practice of employee and housewife pregnant women; In terms practice, there were significant differences between pregnant housewives and self-employed women. There was a significant relationship between the mean of these scores and mothers' jobs so that the mean scores were higher in employed women than others. Conclusions: The results of our study showed that the average score of knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women in Birjand regarding oral hygiene during pregnancy is not satisfactory and appropriate.

Antenatal exercises during pregnancy: knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balamurugan Janakiraman ◽  
Moges Gashaw ◽  
Mulualem Yinunie
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Low Middle Income Countries ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises during pregnancy in low-middle income countries is constrained. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among Ethiopian women during pregnancy, and also to find out why some women do not exercise during pregnancy. Method: A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted and 349 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at the ANC clinic, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital were recruited. Data were obtained on maternal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers towards antenatal exercise (ANEx) by interview method. Results Among 349 pregnant women, 138 (39.5%) and 193 (55.3%) had adequate knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practice respectively. Overall, 108 (30.9) of the respondents practiced antenatal exercise, while only 41 (37.9%) among them had a good practice. Brisk walking (90.7%), relaxation (38.9%), and breathing exercise (36.1%) were most practice ANEx, while pelvic floor 6 (5.6%) and 3 (2.8%) yoga were the least practiced. Enhancing post-natal recovery (71%) and vaginal bleeding (64.5) were perceived as benefits and contraindication of ANEx. More than half of them (53.6) think that ANEx doesn’t suit Ethiopian culture. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of ANEx among pregnant women are significantly associated with higher education, government employees, pre-pregnancy exercise, and being advised on ANEx before. Women with adequate knowledge are more likely to have a good practice (AOR 4.53, 95%CI: 1.64, 15.3). Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that knowledge concerning antenatal exercise is low and their attitude is reasonably favorable. However, very few Ethiopian pregnant practices ANEx according to recommended guidelines during pregnancy.

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