KNOWLEDGE OF ANTENATAL CARE IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE RESIDING IN SUB-URBAN AREAS OF LAHORE
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: The mother and child health has been a major issue both at national and international level. For this purpose ante-natal care practices have been established aiming to have healthy child and mother. Objective: To assess how much a women of reproductive age is aware of antenatal care practices in order to ensure her and her child’s health. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in May to July 2015 in a urban community Ali Raza Abad. A self-constructed questionnaire containing both open and close ended questions was administered to assess the level of knowledge about different aspects of antenatal care. Results: It was found that majority of women (99.1%) recognize the need of ANC visits of a pregnant lady, however only 76% were aware that when should they make the first visit to the doctor. Need of extra food by pregnant ladies was well appreciated and smoking was recognized as harmful for the fetus. A low response was seen in warning signs during pregnancy and about the fetal developmental anomalies. Conclusion: Majority of the females from this community is not academically sound but they do have the basic information regarding the importance of antenatal care services for the future health of the mother and the child. They are not hesitant to the fact of being empowered and bestowed with knowledge regarding the ANC the government needs to ensure the delivery of this information in great depth to the females and the family members along with the hazardous complication that may arise if not properly followed.
Authors and Affiliations
Musa Raza
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP620525
- DOI -
- Views 118
- Downloads 0
EVALUATION OF RISK FACTORS IN BREAST CANCER AMONG IRAQI FEMALE PATIENTS
Background: Breast cancer in women is a major public health problem throughout the world, it accounts for one third of the registered female cancers in Iraq, little is known about the characteristics of females having th...
EFFECTS OF ARSENIC INDUCED TOXICOSIS (ARSENICOSIS) ON HUMAN HEALTH (REVIEW)
Arsenic is one of the most serious global environmental toxicants due to extensive contamination of ground water, and causes carcinogenicity and other chronic diseases to millions of peoples as well animals. Arsenic cont...
CONSERVATIVE VERSUS SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR PATIENTS WITH GRADE 2B CORROSIVE INGESTION
Introduction: Chemical burns caused by ingestion of caustic substances, such as acids and alkalis, occur in about two-thirds of cases of accidental ingestion of these substances. Supportive treatment is performed in the...
A REVIEW ON YASHTIMADHU (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA) – AN EXCELLENT MEDICINAL PLANT FOR THE FUTURE
Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) a potent medicinal herb which was described in ayurveda, cures varieties of ailments from simple cough to more complex diseases like hepatitis, cancer etc. It is reported to contain impor...
DIABETES: QUANTUM ANALYSIS OF THE INTERACTIONS OF CARNOSINE AND OTHER DIPEPTIDES VS. GLUCOSE
The treatments with carnosine and other peptides have revolutionized science in recent years. Researchers show that treatment with carnosine improves glucose (GLU) metabolism, albuminuria, and pathology. The objective of...