Knowledge Of Antenatal Mothers Research Articles

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude regarding Antenatal Exercises among Antenatal Mothers

Background: Antenatal care is the primary factor in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. It includes like nutrition, immunization, rest and sleep, personal hygiene and exercise. During pregnancy the specific discomforts can be relieved by doing regular antenatal exercises. Objectives: Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding antenatal exercises among antenatal mothers. Design: Quasi-experimental of one group pretest-posttest design was adopted for this study. Setting: Antenatal clinic at Adiparasakthi hospital and research institute, Melmaruvattur. Participants: 60 Antenatal mothers from 16-40 weeks of gestational age fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling. Methods: A planned teaching programme was conducted for 45 minutes after pre test. Audio visual aids related to antenatal exercises were demonstrated to the antenatal mothers with the help of B.SC (N) final year students. After 7 days of STP, post test was conducted with the same questionnaire for the same group of mothers. The collected data were tabulated, analysed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In the post test knowledge out of 60 antenatal mothers, 80% had acquired adequate knowledge, and 78% of them had good attitude in post-test. The paired t-test showed that the teaching programme was statistically significant at p<0.05 level. The knowledge of antenatal mothers has been markedly increased after structured teaching programme. The chi-square test showed a significant association between knowledge and attitude of antenatal mothers with their demographic variables.

Effectiveness of Information Booklet about Breastfeeding Techniques on the Knowledge of Antenatal Mothers in Selected Hospitals

The birth of the baby is an important event in the family. It is therefore important for the mothers to have a healthy baby. Breast milk is the best food for the babies as breast fed babies are healthier than formula fed babies. Human milk is a remarkable and renewable resource. It cannot be duplicated. Human milk has no substitute and the breast is nature’s apparatus for feeding the baby. Breast feeding is an art. In recognition of the immense importance of breast feeding, the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched by UNICEF/WHO in 1991. Breast feeding results in decreased problems such as infections and other medical problems to the mother as well as the baby.

To Assess the Effectiveness Of Self-Instructional Module On Knowledge Regarding Good Sleep Practice Among Antenatal Mothers

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: - Sleeping is a physiological habit that occurs in all animal species. A third of a person's lifecycle is made up of it. Although the specific features of sleep are unspecified, they appear to be vital to living because chronic sleep deprivation causes severe physical impairment, cognitive decline, and death. Sleep disturbances have clinical significance because they are symptoms of almost all mental illnesses. Different people need various amounts of sleep. The recommended daily allowance of night's sleep is around 7 and 9 hours. While some people need about 12 hours of sleep each night, others can function well on less than 6 hours. Good sleeping habits and getting enough sleep are crucial for enhancing cognitive function, preventing health issues, and avoiding psychiatric disorders. In Iran (87%), China (87%), and the United States (53-71%), antenatal women have poor sleep quality.METHODOLOGY: - Using a purposive sampling strategy, the study's pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test research design analyzed the healthy sleep habits of 100 pregnant mothers.CONCLUSION: - As a result, the knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding good sleep practices will improve. And this has an impact on mother’s antenatal period.

Study to assess the Knowledge regarding Complementary Therapies among Antenatal mothers attending Antenatal clinic in selected hospital at Kollam

The research project undertook was “A study to assess the knowledge regarding complementary therapy among antenatal mothers attending antenatal clinic in the selected Hospital at Kollam.” The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding complementary therapies. among antenatal mothers attending antenatal clinic in a selected hospital at Kollam, to find out the association between the knowledge regarding complementary therapies among antenatal mothers and selected demographic variables such as age, qualification, religion, occupation, income and support person, non experimental survey design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted among 100 antenatal mothers who were attending antenatal clinic in Bishop Benziger Hospital at Kollam. In order to assess the knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding complementary therapies, the study sample was selected by non probability convenient sampling technique. The tool used for data collection consisted of demographic performa and structured questionnaire basic introduction of the study was given to the subjects. The analysis of the data was based on the objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the present study revealed that there was significant association between knowledge and demographic variable like religion, education, area of residence, support person and source of information. There is no significant association between age, occupation and parity. Based on the findings the investigator has drawn implications which were of vital concerns in the field of nursing practice, nursing administration, nursing pattern, nursing education for future development. Keywords: Assess; structured questionnaire, complementary therapy; antenatal mothers.

Knowledge of Antenatal Mothers Regarding Human Milk Banking

Introduction: Background: Breast milk is the perfect food and uniquely superior to, artificial baby milk. Giving a child breast milk from another woman is not a newer concept; wet nursing was a fairly common practice a few decades ago. Human milk banks are services which collect, screen, process and distribute donated breast milk. Current research evidences suggest that pasteurized donor human milk can provide many of the components and eliminate the risk of transmission of infectious agents. Method: Quantitative research approach was adopted to assess the knowledge on Human Milk Banking; a structured knowledge questionnaire was given to100 antenatal mothers. The study was conducted at Justice K.S Hegde charitable Hospital. Descriptive survey design was adopted to accomplish the objectives. Results: Findings revealed that 52% of mothers had good knowledge and remaining mothers had an average knowledge. The ‘p’ value of age with regards to knowledge on human milk banking is 0.099, whereas the ‘p’ value of parity is 0.718. Meanwhile the ‘p’ value of family is 0.213 and that of religion is 0.428. For education, occupation, income and any previous exposure with human milk banking the ‘p’ values were 0.284, 0.082, 0.104 and 0.750 respectively. The above results shows that for all the demographic characteristics, the ‘p’ value is >0.05. Hence it was found that there was no significant association between knowledge of antenatal mothers with selected demographic variables. Conclusion: Providing knowledge to antenatal mothers on human milk banking serve as an investment for the future needs. The nurse practitioner has a primary responsibility of enhancing the knowledge and developing positive attitude, towards utilization of human milk banking.

Knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding low birth weight babies in mass center, Tirupati

Knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding low birth weight babies in mass center, Tirupati

Assess the Knowledge and Risk Factors among Pregnancy Induced Hypertension among Antenatal Mothers

Background of the Study: Hypertension, complicating 5-10% of all pregnancies worldwide, is a leadingcause of maternal and fetal morbidity. The control of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) appears difficultto achieve. Part of the reason for poor control of hypertension in these women might be limited PIH self-careknowledge.Objective: to assess the knowledge and risk factors of PIH among antenatal mothers and to find out theassociation between knowledge and risk factors with selected demographic variables.Materials and Method: Study was conducted on 110 antenatal mothers attending in Gynecologic OPD,AIMS, Kochi, Kerala. The research design used was non experimental descriptive design.Result: The present study reveals that more than half of the mothers (63.6%) had average knowledgeregarding PIH. Half of the mothers had the risk factors of family history of hypertension (50%) and followedby 32.7% had the habit of high non vegetarian food intake. A statistically significant association was observedfor education and knowledge and comorbidities and knowledge of antenatal mothers. Significant associationwas found in risk factors and comorbidities of antenatal mothers.Conclusion: The finding of the study shows that antenatal mothers had average knowledge related to PIH.Health care providers should implement the focused health education programme during antenatal visit

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge of Antenatal Mothers Regarding Selected Newborn Danger Signs

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge of Antenatal Mothers Regarding Selected Newborn Danger Signs

Correlates of knowledge on birth defects and associated factors among antenatal mothers in Galle, Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional analytical study

BackgroundBirth defects (BD) are considered a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Personal, cultural, and health care system barriers may increase the incidence of BD in low and middle income countries. In this study we assessed the knowledge of antenatal mothers on BD, associated factors, and prevention and management.MethodsThree hundred and fifty (350) antenatal mothers were surveyed using a pretested, self-administered questionnaire. The knowledge on BD was evaluated under 3 categories; knowledge on BD, knowledge on associated factors, and knowledge on prevention and management. The total scores were calculated for each category and converted into percentages. A higher percentage score indicates a high level of knowledge. Descriptive statistics and regression models were used for data analysis. Level of significance was considered as p < 0.05.ResultsMean age of the participants was 28.7 years (SD = 5.2). The age range was 17–44 years. Most of the participants (79%) had studied up to secondary or tertiary education. The average scores of knowledge on BD, associated factors, and prevention and management of BD were 57.6% (95% CI = 52.3–62.9%), 55.1% (95% CI = 49.8–60.4%) and 58.8% (95% CI = 53.5–64.1%) respectively. The average score on the overall total knowledge was 56.4% (95% CI = 51.1–61.7%). Mother’s level of education, monthly income of the family and number of clinic visits made by the mother were found to be positively associated with the overall knowledge. About 62% of the participants had taken folic acid (FA) preconceptionally, a major preventive factor of BD associated with the nervous system. Folic acid intake was positively associated with age and educational level, but negatively associated with parity. Media (36.9%) and Public Health Midwives (PHMs) (20%) were found to be the major sources of knowledge on BD, associated factors and prevention in this target group.ConclusionsThe average overall knowledge on BD in this group of antenatal mothers was moderate. Thus, there is a need to improve the knowledge in eligible women to reduce the occurrence of BD, ideally before they become pregnant. Media and PHMs were seem to be the effective and possible resources that can be used to educate the community on BD, associated factors and prevention of BD in Sri Lanka.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Antenatal Mothers with Regard to Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) in Selected Rural Areas at Guntur District, A.P.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Antenatal Mothers with Regard to Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) in Selected Rural Areas at Guntur District, A.P.

Knowledge of antenatal mothers admitted in king Abdul-Aziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh regarding therapeutic benefits of Post-Natal exercises

The physiological changes that happen during pregnancy and after delivery may affect every mother's quality of life. They may face chronic back pain and incontinence issues due to negligence of postnatal exercises. Though a large volume of scientific evidence suggests that post natal exercises are beneficial for preventing disorders and dysfunctions, we were interested in investigating the present level of knowledge regarding the therapeutic benefits of postnatal exercises among antenatal mothers. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional prospective hospital-based study was carried out among 62 antenatal mothers by handing out a structured postnatal exercise knowledge assessment questionnaire. The result showed that majority of mothers who were admitted at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City in their third trimester had knowledge regarding postnatal exercises representing (70.53%) of the total participants, whereas only (29.47%) of mothers were unaware of the benefits of postnatal exercises. However the mothers who had knowledge about the benefits of postnatal exercises were not all at the same level of awareness, which means that there were variations among their responses in each item of the questionnaire. It is evident from this study that higher number of antenatal mothers, who were admitted in King Abdul-Aziz Medical City in their third trimester, had knowledge regarding benefits of postnatal exercises.

Effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge about management of pregnancy-induced hypertension and birth preparedness among antenatal mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension

Background: Hypertension is one of the common complications and contributes significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is defined as sustained increased level of blood pressure >140/90 after the 20th week of pregnancy. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the presence of contributing factors of PIH and effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) on the management of PIH and birth preparedness. Materials and Methods: Quantitative research approach with one group pre-test–post-test design was used to carry out the study. A total of 60 antenatal mothers with PIH were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Demographic performa, questionnaire to assess the risk factors, and structured knowledge questionnaire were used to collect the data. Data were collected by interview method. Results: The contributing factors of PIH identified in the study were age (26-30), period of gestation of more than 28 weeks, primigravida, vegetarian, and body mass index (BMI) more than 25. The mean pre-test knowledge score was 14.36 ± 3.46, and post-test knowledge score was 24.63 ± 3.42. The post-test mean knowledge score was found significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score. There was no significant association found between the demographic variables with knowledge level and contributing factors except the factors gestational age, gravida, and BMI. Conclusion: The findings of the study revealed that STP was effective in enhancing the knowledge of antenatal mothers with PIH.

A Descriptive Study to Assess The Knowledge Among The Antenatal Mothers Regarding Janani Suraksha Yojana In A Selected Hospital of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Background : Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) -a new maternity benefit scheme - was launched by Govt. of India in April 2005 with the objective of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries by providing cash incentive to beneficiaries. Each year in India, roughly 30 million women experience pregnancy and 27 million have a live birth. Of these, an estimated 1, 36,000 maternal deaths and one million new born deaths occur each year, thus pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity continues to take a huge toll on the lives of Indian women and their new born. Materials and Methods : A non experimental descriptive study was conducted. A total of 60 ANC registered were interviewed using pre designed questionnaire. Results : Majority 34 (55.66%) of antenatal mothers had moderate knowledge regarding Janani Suraksha Yojana, 17 (28.34%) had inadequate knowledge and only 9 (15%) had adequate knowledge regarding JSY. The mean for overall knowledge of antenatal mothers was 15.6 (S.D= 3.4). Conclusion : There is inadequate knowledge regarding JSY among antenatal mothers especially regarding the money packages.

Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Low Birth Weight Babies among Antenatal Mothers

Low Birth Weight is a life-threatening condition. The occurrence of this condition causes substantial morbidity and mortality in children. Nurses have an important role in primary and preventive care of the community. Antenatal mothers must be made aware of this condition and their active cooperation in prevention and control measures. A Pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of low birth weight babies among antenatal mothers at PHC Gari harsaru, Gurgaon. Objectives of the study to assess the level of knowledge among antenatal mothers regarding prevention of low birth weight babies. To evaluate the effect of structured teaching programme on mothers by post test. To associate the relationship between post test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. The study consists of 50 Antenatal Mothers, who are in-between below 20 to above 35 years and available at the time of study at PHC Gari harsaru, Gurgaon. Convenient sampling method was used for the selection of samples. The instrument for the data collection was a structured knowledge questionnaire. Result: There is a significant difference between the scores of pre-test and post-test knowledge of antenatal mothers regarding prevention of low birth weight. In pre-test the mothers had 41(82%) of inadequate knowledge in post-test majority of the mothers 42 (84%) has adequate knowledge. It also shows that there is an association between demographic variables with post-test knowledge scores. The demographic variables which have relationship are age, education, parity. Earlier studies conducted by other researchers also showed educational programs are helpful in increasing the knowledge of antenatal mothers.

Effect of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Antenatal Mothers Admitted in Selected Hospitals of Jalandhar (Punjab)

In this pre-experimental design study a sample consisting of 60 antenatal mothers was selected by non-probability purposive sampling techniques. Self-structured questionnaire tool was used for assessing the knowledge of antenatal mothers. On day 3, post-test was conducted using the same structured questionnaire for assessing the effectiveness of structured teaching programme. Mean percentage of the knowledge score of post-test (16.83) was higher than pre-test (9). The ‘t’ value for total pre-test and post-test was 14.2193. The data was analysed in terms of descriptive and inferential statistics.

Effectiveness of ‘Self Instructional Module’ (SIM) On the Level of Knowledge Regarding Selected Minor Ailments and Their Remedial Measures among Pregnant Women

Pregnancy is the most viewed from a physiological perspectives because of the dramatic physical changes the occurs throughout the pregnancy. Due to lack of knowledge of pregnancy related health problems, women often tends to ignore illness that is not very serious during pregnancy. A pre- experimental study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of Self instruction module (SIM) on the Knowledge of antenatal Mothers regarding minor ailments and their remedial measures in community health center in Uttarakhand. Total 60 antenatal mothers were selected by simple random sampling technique. The pre-test was taken by using structured knowledge questionnaire designed by researcher and validated by the various experts in the specific field followed by self Instructional module. After 7 days post-test was taken. The overall mean pre-test knowledge score of antenatal mothers was (18.16±4.8) which reveals that mothers had good level of knowledge and mean post-test knowledge score of antenatal mothers was (25.3±4.3) which revealed that mothers had very good level of knowledge and t value for total pretest and posttest was (8.6). Area wise post-test highest mean percentage was (74.3%) in the area of remedial measures for nausea & vomiting, backache and leg cramps and the lowest mean percentage was (0.7%) in the area of minor ailments. No significant association was found between pretest knowledge scores with their demographic variables except educational status and type of family. The findings of the study concluded that Self Instructional module (SIM) was effective to increase the knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding minor ailments and their remedial measures.

Mother and #8217;s knowledge of warning signs of pregnancy, labour and puerperium

Background: Although the birth of a child is one of the happiest event in all over the world, yet pregnancy and child birth are associated with the health risks to many women during their reproductive years. Aims & Objective: The main objective of this study is to assess the mother’s knowledge of warning signs of pregnancy, labour and puerperium. Materials and Methods: Data was collected from 50 antenatal mothers by purposive sampling technique and questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. Result of this study shows that 36% of the mothers had poor knowledge, 24% had average knowledge, 34% had good knowledge and only 6% had excellent knowledge about warning signs of pregnancy, labour and puerperium. Results: The overall knowledge percentage mean which was 50.73% (15.22 ± 7.15) revealed that the antenatal mothers had average knowledge about warning signs of pregnancy, labour and puerperium. The knowledge of antenatal mothers is statistically, not associated with their age, educational qualification, parity, occupation, family income, type of family, religion, residential area and previous source of information. Conclusion: The findings of the study will help the nursing professionals working in hospital and community areas to educate the mothers about the warning signs of pregnancy, labour & puerperium and also help the health personnel to prevent complication by identifying the warning signs as early as possible