Knowledge assessment About Antenatal Care and Common Complications of Pregnancy Among Husband of Pregnant Women in A Selected Rural Area of Erumapetty Gramapanchayat, Thrissur District.

Abstract

Childbearing is one fact of health that is related to all aspects of a woman’s life. Although most cultures do not regard pregnancy as an illness, it is considered to be a time of heightened susceptibility to dangerous elements. Pregnant woman try to protect the foetus and pregnancy by various means. During this stage support from near and dear one especially from the partner is a must. To render such support the partner should have knowledge about antenatal care and common complications of Pregnancy.

Methodology: Descriptive. Knowledge of husbands were assessed by using semistructured knowledge questionnaire.

Setting:Erumapetty Grama Panchayat, Thrissur District.  Sampling technique: Convenient sampling technique. Sample size: 50

Major findings: The knowledge score of husband of pregnant women regarding antenatal care and common complications of pregnancy score was satisfactory. The mean knowledge score secured was 9 out of 20 which indicates only 45% . Knowledge among husbands shows that highest percentage (50%)  of husbands had satisfactory knowledge regarding antenatal care and common complications. 16% of husbands  had poor knowledge and 24% had  good knowledge. Only 10% had excellent knowledge about antenatal care and common complications in pregnancy

Conclusion: Husbands of pregnant women should be educated about antenatal care and common complications of pregnancy.