Assess the Knowledge Regarding Home Management of Minor Aliments in Pregnancy among Urban Women
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Mothers and children are the basic foundation of a society and its wealth. Pregnancy is a crucial period where the Mother tends to take care of herself for safe delivery and to have a healthy baby. Objectives: The aim of the present study is to assess the level of knowledge regarding home management of minor ailments during pregnancy. Materials & Methods: Quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was adopted for the study which was conducted in Saraswathinagar at Nellore. 30 pregnant women were recruited in the study by non probability convenience sampling technique. Knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Percentages of categorical variables were computed. Results: In the present study, with regard to level of knowledge on home management of minor ailments among pregnant women, 9 (30%) had good knowledge, 11(36.67%) had average knowledge and 10(33.33%)) had poor knowledge. The mean is 15.83 and standard deviation is 3.9. There is a significant association between the level of knowledge regarding home management of minor aliments with socio demographic variables like religion, educational status and income and has no significant association with age, occupation and type of family. Conclusion: Assessment of knowledge is very helpful for improving the knowledge on home management of minor ailments among pregnant women.
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Sarada. Karnati
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