Incidence of minor ailments of pregnancy among antenatal mothers visiting the out-patient department of a secondary care centre

Sharma, Kanika; Minhas, Abhey

doi:10.33545/gynae.2021.v5.i5b.1017

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“…During pregnancy, many physiological, anatomical, biochemical, and immunological changes and adaptations happen within the mother. Every pregnancy and birth event is a unique process, and the pregnancy state is a more crucial stage for the both baby and the mother [1] . Maternal health is defined as the health of a woman during conception, childbearing, and after the birth of her child [2] .…”

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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding minor disorders of pregnancy and its management among antenatal mother in selected village of Sasaram Rohtas

Mohammed¹,

Kumar²,

Kumar³

et al. 2023

Int. J. Appl. Res.

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Introduction: During pregnancy, many physiological, anatomical, biochemical, and immunological changes and adaptations happen within the mother. These changes and adaptations lead to minor discomforts1. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health services such as immunization, ANC, and other essential services for pregnant women and children were adversely affected. Over this period, the mortality numbers would, thus, expectedly have gone up. What is required is that the government, with the help of this useful data and analysis, undertakes steps that help the situation at the district and subdistrict level. Reveling in aggregate numbers will not help solve the problem2. Objective 1. To assess the pre-test level of knowledge score regarding minor disorder of pregnancy among antenatal mother in selected village of Sasaram Rohtas. 2. To assess the post-test level of knowledge score regarding minor disorders of pregnancy among antenatal mother in selected village of Sasaram Rohtas. 3. To find out the association between score with their selected demographical variables. Methodology: The current study was a pre-experimental one group pre-test and post test research study among the ante natal mothers at the selected village the total sample size was consists 30 mothers were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The researcher was using the semi-structured questionnaire to collect the data. Data was collected using a self structured questioner. After collection of data, the data was analyzed by using inferential statistics such as chi-square and paired "t" test to determine association between pre-test and selected demographic variable among ante-natal mothers. Result: The currents study results shows out of 30 study participants that the highly majority of 80% of mothers had average knowledge, 20% of mothers had poor knowledge and 0% of mothers had excellent knowledge during the pre-test knowledge score. After the planned teaching programme differently changed the mother's knowledge, whereas the post-test knowledge score majority of 70% of mothers had excellent knowledge, 20% of mothers had average knowledge regarding the prevention of minor aliments during the antenatal mothers. The mean post-test knowledge score ranged from 7-18 (df-11) which is higher than the pre-test knowledge score of 3-12(df-18). The mean post-test knowledge score (of 12.52.94) was higher than the pre-test knowledge score (6.672.69). The paired "t" value comparison was 7.39 while df 29 and the p-value for this comparison was significant (0.000) which is less than the normal p-value (<0.05). Discussion and Conclusion: It can be inferred that the structured teaching programme was proved significantly highly effective in improving the knowledge of mother's antenatal mother regarding prevention of minor aliments disorder. Mean post-test knowledge score ranged from 7-18 (df-11) which is higher than the pre-test knowledge score of 3-12(df-18). The mean post-test knowledge score (of 12.52.94) was higher than the pre-test knowledge score (6.6...

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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding minor disorders of pregnancy and its management among antenatal mother in selected village of Sasaram Rohtas

Mohammed¹,

Kumar²,

Kumar³

et al. 2023

Int. J. Appl. Res.

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“…In pregnancy, many physiological, anatomical, biochemical and immunological changes and adaptations happen within the mother, which lead to minor discomforts. The wellbeing of antenatal mothers is affected by these minor ailments (Sharma et al, 2021).…”

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Effect of Instructional Guidelines on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices among Pregnant Women Suffering from Leg Cramps

Mohamed¹,

Ramadan

El-hakam

et al. 2023

Journal of Nursing Science Benha University

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Background: Leg cramps during pregnancy are a common discomfort characterized by involuntary, painful contractions of muscle groups that usually occur in small muscles of the foot but can affect different parts of the leg. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate effect of instructional guidelines on knowledge and self-care practices among pregnant women suffering from leg cramps. Design: Quasi-experimental design (pre -posttest ″one group‶) was utilized Setting: The study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecological out -patient clinic in Benha University hospital. Sample: A purposive sample was used; it includes all pregnant women with leg cramps admitted to previous setting for six months. Tools: A structured-interviewing questionnaire, maternal knowledge questionnaire and Maternal self-report about self-care practices regarding leg cramps questionnaire. Results: There was a highly statistical significant difference between the results of post-test compared to pre-test about knowledge and self-care practices regarding leg cramps. Conclusion: The implementation of instructional guidelines was effective in improving pregnant women's knowledge and self-care practices regarding leg cramps. Recommendation: Practice modification to prevent leg cramps should be recommended by Obstetricians and obstetric nurses to be first trial by pregnant women who have leg cramps. Also, Booklets and brochures containing sufficient knowledge about leg cramps during pregnancy and its management should be printed and kept in antenatal clinics and maternity hospitals and given to all pregnant women.

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Incidence of minor ailments of pregnancy among antenatal mothers visiting the out-patient department of a secondary care centre

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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding minor disorders of pregnancy and its management among antenatal mother in selected village of Sasaram Rohtas

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding minor disorders of pregnancy and its management among antenatal mother in selected village of Sasaram Rohtas

Effect of Instructional Guidelines on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices among Pregnant Women Suffering from Leg Cramps

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