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*1Sushma Katkuri, 1Nithesh Kumar, 1Pravinpisudde, & 2Mallika Anjum
Affiliation:-
1Assistant Professor,2Final Year MBBS student, Department of Community Medicine, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India.
Abstract:
A study to determine awareness of pregnancy related complications among pregnant women in Esra Hospital in Hyderabad, India.
Background: Giving birth to an off-spring is the most beautiful experience for a woman. Yet in most of the world, pregnancy and childbirth is a tough journey. Every pregnant woman faces the risk of sudden, unpredictable complications that could end in death or injury to herself or to her infant. Aims & Objectives: To determine awareness of pregnancy related complications among pregnant women. Materials & Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted in two hospital areas of Deccan College of Medical college, Hyderabad. The study was carried out in the month of May 2011-june 2011 for duration of 2 months. The study subjects were all pregnant women attending the Obstetrics and Gynecology OPD of Owaisi hospital and Esra hospital. Results: Only 10% were having knowledge about the high risk pregnancy. Anemia was seen in 68% of the selected subjects. Swelling over feet was noted in one fourth of respondents and blood pressure of 140/90mmHg and above was seen in 36% of the subjects. Conclusion: Lack of awareness about obstetric danger signs was related to low level of education about the danger signs of pregnancy.
Key Words:- Antenatal care, Danger signs, High risks, Pregnancy.
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Article citation:-
Katkuri Sushma et al. A study to determine awareness of pregnancy related complications among pregnant women in Esra hospital in Hyderabad, India. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 June; 31(31): 1250-1255.
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