A Study to Assess and Compare the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Antenatal Care among Pregnant Women Consulting in Selected Urban and Rural Hospitals of Uttar Kannada District, Karnataka.
Journal Title: International Journal of Research and Review - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
The antenatal care refers to care provided to the pregnant mother during their antenatal period which includes assessment, physical examination, obstetrical examination, antenatal advice which includes exercise, diet, adequate sleep, relaxation, breast feeding and breast care. Antenatal checkup prevent most medical problem, even if there is a problem early detection help to control the problem. Antenatal care ensures health of mother and the baby. A study to assess and compare the knowledge and attitude regarding antenatal care among pregnant women consulting selected urban and rural hospitals of Uttar Kannada District, Karnataka. A descriptive comparative design was used for this study. Ninety samples were selected by purposive sampling method. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire which is designed to assess and compare the knowledge and rating scale to assess attitude regarding ANC. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the mean knowledge score was 21.2 in urban and 23.9 in rural area and attitude mean score was 23 in urban and 24 in rural area. On comparison it is found that pregnant women consulting in rural hospital have more knowledge and attitude regarding antenatal care than the pregnant women consulting in urban hospital.
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Mrs. Nice Joseph
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