KAP Study Regarding COVID-19 Amongst Pregnant Women, in Central India
International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
; 15(5):860-868, 2023.
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| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-20233012
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of preventive measures against COVID-19 infection among pregnant women. It is our understanding that assessing healthcare needs and healthcare education form the pillars for better healthcare thereby this study was conducted.Methodology:
An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in which 150 antenatal women were included. Face-to-face interview was conducted by using a self-developed internally validated semi-structured questionnaire based on 3 major domains, Knowledge (10), Attitude (10) and Practice (4), with close ended questions. Each response-correct was allotted score 1 & incorrect allotted score of 0. The responses were described as frequencies and percentages. Scoring system-Poor score<60%, Fair score 60-75%, Good score > 75% of total score in each domain. Result(s) 103(68.7%) had good knowledge and 121(80.7%) had poor attitude, regarding COVID affecting their pregnancy, antenatal visits and unborn baby. 113(75.3%) were practicing preventive habits. Conclusion(s) Our study showed the anxiety and fear related to Covid-19 affected mental health of women and their adherence to antenatal care which needs to be addressed in providing antenatal care services.Copyright © 2023, Dr Yashwant Research Labs Pvt Ltd. All rights reserved.
Attitude; covid-19; Knowledge; Practice; pregnant women; adult; anxiety disorder; article; attitude to health; clinical assessment; clinical practice; controlled study; coronavirus disease 2019; cross-sectional study; female; health care need; health education; health service; human; India; major clinical study; mental health; observational study; patient compliance; pilot study; pregnancy; pregnant woman; prenatal care; scoring system; structured interview; structured questionnaire; validation study
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Bases de datos de organismos internacionales
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EMBASE
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Idioma:
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Revista:
International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
Año:
2023
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