A Descriptive Study to assess the knowledge regarding Antenatal care among pregnant women in selected hospitals of Haryana

2021 ◽  
pp. 337-339
Author(s):  
Suman Suman
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Healthy Baby ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Healthy Mother ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background and aim: The primary aim of antenatal care is to achieve, at the end of pregnancy, a healthy mother and a healthy baby. Antenatal care is a care which is provided in antenatal period which starts from day of conception till the delivery. The aim of study was assessed the knowledge regarding antenatal care among Pregnant women in selected area of Haryana. Materials and Methods: A descriptive research design was used with a convenience sampling technique on 50 pregnant women in selected hospitals of Haryana. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire for knowledge regarding antenatal care. Analysis was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Majority of the (62%) pregnant women had an excellent level of knowledge, nearly one-fifth (22%) had good level of knowledge and few 8(16%) had an average level of knowledge. None of them have below average knowledge. There was a statistically significant association of qualification and Parity with Knowledge. Conclusion: There was a statistically significant association of qualification and Parity with level of knowledge.

scholarly journals Awareness of Pregnant Women Regarding Pregnancy and Safe Delivery in Selected Rural Area

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
S. M. Azmol Hossain ◽  
Md Monoarul Haque ◽  
Md Rijwan Bhuiyan ◽  
Nantu Bikash Tripura ◽  
Jakir Hossain Bhuiyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Warning Sign ◽  
Delivery Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safe Delivery

Objective: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted to explore awareness level of pregnant women regarding pregnancy and safe delivery in selected rural area.Methodology: This community based cross sectional descriptive study was carried out at Ullapara Upazila, Sirajgonj District among 120 pregnant women in a rural community. Non probability sampling technique and pretested semistructured questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: Majority of the respondents (65 %) were between 20-34 years of age group. Most of the respondents were housewives (85%). Majority (65%) of the respondents received antenatal care, and among them only 5% respondents received complete antenatal care and 25% received postnatal care. Majority (75%) of the respondents had not received postnatal care (PNC). Majority (85 %) of the respondent planning their delivery in the home and 15% respondent planning their delivery in the delivery center. About 50% of the respondents got information regarding pregnancy and delivery care through health workers. Besides 35% of respondents got information through doctor. Moreover 50% participants knew about the obligatory indications and 50% did not. Sixty percent participants did not know follow-up regarding PNC. Only 25% received PNC. Besides 60% participants did not know about warning sign during delivery while 40% faced complications during their last delivery. About 55% participants did not have knowledge regarding baby care. Moreover 55% participants did not take contraceptive method after their delivery. Conclusion & Recommendation: Attention should be given to improve education level and employment status of the people, as well as supply of all of the necessary equipment and EOC should also be incorporated. Regular awareness program may have to be conducted; Government and non-government organizations should be integrated more in pregnancy issue and post-delivery care. Development and strengthen behavioral change of communications and activities in order to create awareness about pregnant women are also important indeed.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v13i2.21059

scholarly journals Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil tentang Gingivitis di Puskesmas Kakaskasen Tomohon

e-GIGI ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heldin E. Kasiha ◽  
Shirley E.S. Kawengian ◽  
. Juliatri
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Pregnant woman are vulnerable to oral diseases. Several studies have claimed that level of knowledge can affect dental oral health. Several dental oral problems can occur in pregnant woman inter alia pregnancy gingivitis. Gingivitis during pregnancy is due to increased concentrations of estrogen and progesterone. This condition is characterized by changes in the interdental papillae which become reddish, swollen, easily bleed accompanied by pain. Additionally, the gingiva becomes particularly sensitive to toxins and irritants such as plaque and calculus resulted in inflammation of the gingiva. This study was aimed to obtain the level of knowledge about gingivitis among pregnant women. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Data were obtained by using questionnairres. There were 60 respondents in this study obtained by using total sampling technique. Data were presented in frequency distribution tables. The results showed that there where 28 pregnant women (46.7%) with good level of knowledge and 32 woman pregnant (53,3%) with poor knowledge. Conclusion: Pregnant women in Puskesmas Kakaskasen had poor level of knowledge about gingivitis.Keywords: pregnant woman, knowledge, gingivitis Abstrak: Wanita hamil merupakan salah satu kelompok yang rentan akan penyakit gigi dan mulut. Beberapa penelitian menyatakan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan dapat memengaruhi kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Efek kehamilan pada kesehatan gigi dan mulut antara lain gingivitis kehamilan yang disebabkan oleh peningkatan konsentrasi hormon estrogen dan progesteron. Keadaan ini ditandai dengan papila interdental yang memerah, bengkak, mudah berdarah, disertai rasa nyeri dengan gingiva yang sensitif khususnya terhadap toksin maupun iritan seperti plak dan kalkulus yang berakibat lanjut terjadinya inflamasi gingiva. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang gingivitis. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan disajikan dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi. Terdapat 60 responden yang diperoleh menggunakan total sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 28 ibu hamil (46,7%) berpengetahuan baik dan 32 ibu hamil (53,3%) berpengetahuan kurang. Simpulan: Tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil terhadap gingivitis di Puskesmas Kakaskasen masih kurang.Kata kunci: ibu hamil. pengetahuan, gingivitis

Assess the knowledge regarding Osteoarthritis among the Osteoarthritis client in middle adulthood in Orthopedic OPD in Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly U.P, with self-developed Instructional module

2021 ◽  
pp. 326-328
Author(s):  
Mamta Mamta ◽  
Nikita Chand ◽  
Pooja Sharma ◽  
Pooja Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Middle Adulthood ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding osteoarthritis among the osteoarthritis client in middle adulthood (34-60) in orthopedic OPD in Rohilkhand medical college and hospital, Bareilly with self-developed. Objective of the Study: 1. To assess the knowledge regarding prevention of osteoarthritis among middle adulthood Clients in RMCH, Bareilly. 2. To find out the association between knowledge and selected demographical variables among prevention of osteoarthritis. Method: Study was conducted in Orthopedic O.P.D of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital Bareilly, the convenient sampling technique were used and the sample was 40 who were diagnosed with Osteoarthritis middle adult-hood client, structured questionnaire tools, with the help of interview method used in this study. The data was collected to assess the level of knowledge regarding Osteoarthritis among osteoarthritis clients. The data collected were analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The result shows that there are 32.5% participants have adequate knowledge, 65% have moderate knowledge, only 2.5% inadequate knowledge regarding osteoarthritis and its prevention. There was no relationship between the levels of related to Osteoarthritis among osteoarthritis client with demographic data.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE ONESSENTIAL NEWBORN CARE AMONG POST NATAL MOTHERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sr. Moncy Francis francis ◽  
Dr. Bimla Rani Dr. Bimla Rani
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Transient Time ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The birth of the baby is one of the wondrous moments in their life. A newborn is a continuum of foetal life and an important transient time to adopt extrauterine life. Essential Newborn care refers to the care provided by the mother or caregiver regarding breastfeeding, care o cord and eyes, maintaining body temperature, immunization, and controllingthe infection.Objectives: To assessthe knowledge level of postnatal mothers regarding Essential Newborn Care. Materials and methods: A non-experimental descriptive study was conducted in a selected hospital, Idukki to assess the knowledge of post-natal mothers regarding essential newborn care. A total of 50 post-natal mothers were selected with a non-probability convenience sampling technique. A quantitative research approach was used in this study. A self-structured questionnaire was used to gather the data, and appropriate statistics were performed to analyse the data. Results: The data results revealed that 50% of samples are in the age group of 19-27 yrs. and 50% were 28-36 years of age. The majority of the samples(72%) were Christians. Half of the samples(58%) were graduates and 22% were postgraduates. Concerning the level of knowledge, 10% of them had poor, 60% had average and 22% had good knowledge regarding essential newborn care.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of DFMC chart versus Caardiff Ten Count chart on mother’s perception among antenatal mothers

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 5496-5500
Author(s):  
Jagadeeswari J ◽  
Prasanth K
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Fetal Movement ◽  
Healthy Baby ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Case Design ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Pregnancy is considered as a very precious event in every women`s life. It is filled with happiness, joy and surprises. Every parents hopes for a healthy baby, but may sometimes become sorrowful when danger sets in either to the mother or to the fetus. Pregnancy links mother and fetus together and is the basis for regeneration and the generation. In high-risk pregnancies, the mother may sometimes escape death but fetus and neonates often become the victim so the present study aims to assess the effectiveness of DFMC chart and Cardiff count ten charts on mother’s perception among antenatal mothers. A quantitative approach with Pre-Experimental research one-shot case design was adopted to conduct the study among 30 antenatal mothers who were selected by Non- probability convenience sampling technique. The semi-structured interview method was used to collect the demographic data and the level of the mother's perception among antenatal mothers was assessed by a structured questionnaire. The results of the study shows that among 30 samples in the DFMC group, 9(60%) had good perception 5(33.33%) had very good perception and 1(6.7%) had poor perception. Whereas in the Cardiff Ten Count, 10(66.7%) had good perception and 5(33.33%) had very good perception on fetal movement among antenatal mothers. This study proves that DFMC and CARDIFF chart on mother’s perception is an effective method to prevent any fetal complication during pregnancy and also it helps the mothers to improve to the knowledge and to provide the better quality of life to maternal.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding preventive measures of pressure ulcer among nurses

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Gita Neupane ◽  
Chanda Sah
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medical Complication ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Pressure Ulcer Prevention ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Pressure ulcer is a preventable medical complication. Nurses are primarily respon­sible in pressure ulcer prevention. This study was designed to find out knowledge regarding pre­ventive measures of pressure ulcer among nurses. Methods: Descriptive study was conducted among 100 nurses, selected by using non-probability convenience sampling technique. Pretested Self-administered semi-structured questionnaire was used and collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics with Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 20.0. Results: The findings of the study revealed that nearly half (48%) of the respondents had low knowledge regarding pressure ulcer. Regarding age, majority (52%) of the respondents were of age group 18-27 years. Regarding qualification, 48% of the respondents were PCL nursing and 47% had working experience of 1-5 years. Similarly, 17% of respondents were working in Gynecology ward and 85% had exposed to managed patients with pressure ulcer. Among them, 76% of the respondents had knowledge regarding meaning and 96% had knowledge regarding signs of pres­sure ulcer. Ninety two percent of the respondents had knowledge that position of patients should be changed every 2 hourly, 38% had knowledge that patient’s head should be elevated at or below 300 and 73% had knowledge that normal saline is the best solution to cleanse pressure ulcer. There was statistically significant association of respondents’ level of knowledge regarding ulcer with working department (p=0.001). Conclusions: The study concluded that nearly half of the nurses have low knowledge regarding pressure ulcer. It is recommended to hospital management to conduct in-service education for nurses.

EFFECTIVENESS OF USING MCH BOOKS AND MONSCA APPLICATIONS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 14 T ANTENATAL SERVICE STANDARDS

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Rahmawati Rahmawati ◽  
Syarif Syafruddin ◽  
Nontji Wena
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Continuity Of Care ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Service Standards

The component of antenatal care received by pregnant women is classified as incomplete because the implementation of standard pregnancy services is still using conventional methods. There are obstacles faced by midwives, such as the limited time in a recording, which has an impact on the declining quality of antenatal care standards. This research aims to compare the effectiveness of the use of KIA books and MONSCA applications in midwives in the application of the standard Antenatal service 14 T. This research was conducted in Puskesmas Tanete and Puskesmas Bontobangun Bulukumba District. The method used in the study is experimental quasi (pre-test post-test nonequivalent control design). Using a sample of midwives in this study, as many as 36 people were divided into two groups (18 intervention groups and 18 control groups). The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney Test. The results showed that there was a difference in the effectiveness of using KIA books with MONSCA applications, MOSCA's applications were easier to use, faster, safer, and more accurate than KIA books. It can be concluded that the MONSCA application is more effective than KIA books. Key words: Effectiveness, Android-based Smart Continuity of Care application, KIA book, Antenatal service 14 T

PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG POSISI HUBUNGAN SEKSUAL PADA MASA KEHAMILAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Ni Wayan Noviani ◽  
Ni Komang Sari Suindani
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sexual Relationship ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Sexual Relations ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Abstract Knowledge ◽  
Medium Education ◽  
Research Type

<p><strong><em>Abstract: Knowledge of Pregnant Women About Sexual Relations Position During Pregnancy</em></strong><em>. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of pregnant women about the position of sexual relations during pregnancy in BPM Wahidah, S.ST Year 2017. This research type is descriptive research with cross sectional approach by using accidental sampling technique. The population of this study were pregnant women who did the examination in BPM Wahidah, S.ST. The number of samples is 50 respondents who meet the inclusion criteria. This research started from 6-21 february 2017. The result showed that pregnant woman's knowledge about the position of sexual relationship during pregnancy was mostly (54%) knowledgeable enough. A small percentage of respondents aged 20-35 years ie 11 people (22%) have enough knowledge, from the work showed that almost half of respondents ie 23 people (46%) who do not work have enough knowledge, from education showed that almost half of respondents or 16 people (32%) who have medium education have enough knowledge, and from parity shows that almost half of respondents are 14 people (28%) who are multiparous have enough knowledge.</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Abstrak : Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Tentang Posisi Hubungan Seksual Pada Masa Kehamilan. </strong>Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang posisi hubungan seksual pada masa kehamilan di BPM Wahidah, S.ST Tahun 2017. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan <em>cross sectional </em>dengan menggunakan teknik <em>accidental sampling. </em>Populasi penelitian ini adalah ibu hamil yang melakukan pemeriksaan di BPM Wahidah, S.ST.Jumlah sampel sebanyak 50 responden yang memenuhi criteria inklusi.Penelitian ini dimulai dari tanggal 6-21 februari 2017. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang posisi hubungan seksual pada masa kehamilan sebagian besar (54%) berpengetahuan cukup. sebagian kecil responden umur 20-35 tahun yaitu 11 orang (22%) memiliki pengetahuan cukup, dari pekerjaan menunjukkan bahwa hampir setengahnya responden yaitu 23 orang (46%) yang tidak bekerja memiliki pengetahuan cukup, dari pendidikan menunjukkan bahwa hampir setengahnya responden atau 16 orang (32%) yang berpendidikan menengah mempunyai pengetahuan cukup, dan dari paritas menunjukkan bahwa hampir setengahnya responden yaitu 14 orang (28%) yang multipara memiliki pengetahuan cukup.</p>

STORE ATMOSPHERIC FACTORS AT SELECT LARGE FORMAT RETAIL STORES IN HYDERABAD

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
M Himabindu
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Retail Stores ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Large Format ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
Innovative Tool ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Atmospheric Factors ◽  
Number Of Customers ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Store Atmospherics is an innovative tool that retailers use to attract a number of customers into the store and retain them for longer time in the store. The share of large format retail stores in organized retail sector is increasing significantly. This paper is an empirical study of factors of Store Atmospherics from customers’ viewpoint. Data was collected through structured questionnaire from 75 respondents following convenience sampling technique. Reliability test and factor analysis were done using SPSS. Results show that Store Music, Store Decorations, Store Fragrance, Store Brightness, In-store Promotions and Ambience are the important Store Atmospheric factors. Large format retailers should focus more on these so as to increase their appeal to the customers and give them a good shopping experience so that favourable shopping outcomes follow.

A Descriptive study to assess the level of knowledge regarding Menopause among rural women of age group 45-55 years at Kot Bhalwal, Jammu

2021 ◽  
pp. 315-316
Author(s):  
Deva Pon Pushpam. I.
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Western World ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Age Range

One of the most important stage in women`s life is menopause. The word menopause simply refers to the last menstrual period which is defined by not having had a period in 12 months. The average age of menopause in western world is 51 years while as in India it is 47.5 years and the normal age range for the occurrence of menopause is somewhat between the age of 45 and 55 years. A descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge regarding menopause among rural women of age group 45-55 years at Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. The objectives were to assess the level of knowledge regarding menopause among rural women of age group 45-55 years at Kot Bhalwal, Jammu and to associate the level of knowledge regarding menopause with their selected socio demographic variables. Quantitative approach, descriptive research design was used. 100 women of 45–55 years age who fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected using purposive sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was developed for the study. The tool was tested for content validity and reliability prior to the study. The collected data was tabulated, analysed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics and findings showed that majority of the sample 97(97%) had below average level of knowledge, 3(3%) had average level of knowledge and 0(0%) had above average level of knowledge and there was no significant association between the selected socio-demographic variables and the level of knowledge.

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