Original Research Article
Year: 2017 | Month: May | Volume: 7 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 192-195
A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Fetal Development among Antenatal Mothers in Selected Villages, Nellore, A.P.
Ch. Beaula Rani1, P.Latha2, Dr.S.Indira31Nursing Tutor, Dept of OBG, College of Nursing, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, J&K
2Associate Professor, HOD of OBG Dept, Narayana College of Nursing, Nellore, A.P.
3Professor & Principal, Narayana College of Nursing, Nellore, A.P.
ABSTRACT
Background: Optimal fetal development requires the potential mother to be in a good state of physical and emotional health both prior to, and during pregnancy. To adequately support the development of fetus, a mother must possess adequate knowledge regarding the growing fetus, changes that occur within, from conception to safe delivery of precious treasure besides general state of health. For this, the mother should have knowledge regarding conception, growth and delivery of a child.
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding fetal development among antenatal mothers.
Objectives: 1.To assess the knowledge regarding fetal development among antenatal mothers. 2. To associate the level of knowledge regarding fetal development among antenatal mothers with selected socio demographic variables. 3. To provide an information booklet regarding fetal development.
Methods: A quantitative approach with descriptive design, 100 antenatal mothers was selected by using Non-probability convenience sampling technique.
Results: Study revealed that, Among 100 Antenatal mothers, 76(76%) had inadequate knowledge, and 24(24%) had moderately adequate knowledge regarding fetal development.
Conclusion: This study concluded that, majority of the antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge regarding fetal development.
Key words: Fetal Development, Antenatal Mothers.