Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: November | Volume: 12 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 282-286
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20221136
Knowledge of Ectopic Pregnancy in Young Adult Females
Dr. Vishwa Ajish Mehta (PT)1, Dr. Gopi Contractor (PT)2
11Department of Physiotherapy, 2Department of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Vishwa Ajish Mehta
ABSTRACT
Background: An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of uterus. It commonly occurs in fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of pregnancy is called a ectopic pregnancy.
The fertilized egg can't survive outside the uterus. If left to grow, it may damage nearby organs and cause life-threatening loss of blood. To prevent complications, medical and surgical treatments are done in early and later stages respectively.
Ectopic Pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death during the first trimester. Women who have one ectopic pregnancy are at increased risk for another such pregnancy and for future infertility. If diagnosed early (6 to16 weeks), may decrease the rupture of fallopian tube.
Methodology: A questionnaire ‘Awareness and Knowledge of Ectopic Pregnancy’ was used for this study. Data was collected from 170 young adult females based on criteria using Google Form via online platform. Analysis of the obtained data was done through Microsoft excel sheet.
Result: In this study, according to the survey, 27% of females graduates and 43% of post graduate females are aware about EP. But has the poor knowledge i.e. around 98% about the risk factors associated with EP.
Conclusion: Young adult females are aware of ectopic pregnancy, but they do not have the knowledge of the signs, symptoms, and risks associated with EP.
Key words: [Awareness, Ectopic Pregnancy, Tube Rupture, Young Adult Females]