RESUMEN
A cross sectional study was conducted in Akhter Saeed Trust Hospital Gynae/ Peds OPD, Lahore.Multiple Questions were asked to the patients related to the“Antenatal care” and reasons for non utilization of antenatal servicesIn Pakistan, the cases are increasing day by day. This is attributed to mainly illiteracy, unawareness about personal care, fear of doctor, not allowed by husbands and wrong concept about uselessnessof antenatal services.Objective: the goal is to provide regular checkups that allows the doctors or midwives to treat and prevent potential health problems throughout the course of pregnancy while promoting the healthy lifestyles that benefit both mother and child.Methodology:A Sample of around 66people visiting akhter saeed trust hospital gynae/ peds OPD , Lahore were randomly selected and information gathered through filling of structured questionnaire to access gap in knowledge and practice regarding selfcare in antenatal care amongFemale and socioeconomic factors contributing to prone lifestyle.Results:A Study was carried out among gynae/pedes patients in akhter saeed trust hospital OPD Lahore. Total 51 randomly selected patients were inducted in the study with age above equal or less than 27. Out of the 66 patients interviewed, 43.9%were above the age of less than 27years and 56.1% were below the age of less than 27 years.The socioeconomic status was good (Income per Capita >3000 in 42 <3000 in 14.)Conclusion: A Study revealed that the ratio of population using antenatal services that area is not satisfactory. People who where aware of this antenatal care were ignorantand were constantly affected. Hence the null hypothesis was proved to be corrected