Descriptive to assess knowledge and practice regarding selected antenatal care among primigravida mothers in view to develop information guide sheet in selected hospital Bareilly, (U.P.)

Introduction: Antenatal care is a vital component of maternal healthcare, encompassing a spectrum of interventions aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pregnant women and their unborn children. Through regular check-ups, screenings, and educational sessions, antenatal care aims to monitor the progress of pregnancy, detect and manage complications, and provide essential information and support to expectant mothers.

Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding selected antenatal care among primigravida mothers. To assess the practice regarding selected antenatal care among primigravida mothers. To determine the association between knowledge and practice regarding selected antenatal care with their selected demographic variables. To correlate the knowledge and practice of selected antenatal care among primigravida mothers.

Material and Methods: A Descriptive research design, Pre – test Post – test was used to conduct the study at Rohilkhand Medical College and hospital, Bareilly. Non – Probability convenient sampling technique was used to select primigravida mother. Data was collected by using 20 YES/NO type of statement. 60 primigravida mothers selected for Pre and Post test. Educational intervention Booklet was used which need primigravida mother/How to perform care during antenatal period implemented through verbal discussion and explanation. Post- test was conducted after 7 to 10 days after intervention among both the groups. The average time to complete the session was 20 – 25 mins. Descriptive statistics include frequency, percentage, mean, mean difference, standard deviation was used to describe the result.

Conclusion: Antenatal affects the global health of individuals. Antenatal care its self-care activity and more important to carefully we can do it. It required mother activity, participation and motivation. Structured teaching program significantly increases the knowledge on antenatal care among first and second trimester primigravida mothers. So, in future nurses can prepare an effective structured teaching program to reduce the maternal mortality rate.