Background: One of the most important aspects of maternal health services is antenatal care (ANC).
Aim of the Study: The perceptions and care-seeking behaviour of
pregnant women living in rural Western India are examined in this study, as is
their knowledge of pregnancy-related complications.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was carried out in 2022
with 74 pregnant women who were randomly selected from the ANC register and
were in their third trimester. Using a pretested guide that covered eight
thematic areas, data were collected through in-depth interviews. Thematic
coding was used to analyse the transcriptions of the interviews.
Results: The majority of women understood the value of regular ANC
visits. However, little was known about specific complications like
pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes. Although transportation obstacles and
reliance on spouses for decision-making were observed, government health
services were favoured because they were accessible and reasonably priced.
Families provided support, and there was little dependence on traditional
healers. A few participants voiced concerns about the results of deliveries,
especially caesarean sections.
Conclusions: The study draws attention to the disparity in general
ANC awareness and specialised knowledge regarding pregnancy complications.
Maternal outcomes can be improved in rural Western India with sustained
community involvement and education provided by primary healthcare systems.
Author(s)
Details
Pravin
Yerpude
Department of Community Medicine, Chhindwara Institute of Medical
Sciences, Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh)-480001, India.
Keerti
Jogdand
Department of Community Medicine, Chhindwara Institute of Medical
Sciences, Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh)-480001, India.
Mohini
Jogdand
Department of Community Medicine, Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural
Government Medical College, Ambajogai, (Maharashtra)- 431517, India.
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see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aodhr/v3/5781
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