“A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING HOME MANAGEMENT OF MINOR AILMENTS IN PREGNANCY AMONG RURAL & URBAN WOMEN IN SELECTED AREAS AT KANPUR DISTRICT”.

Abstract

“A comparative study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding home management of minor ailments in pregnancy among rural and urban women in selected areas”. Acidity and heart burns is quite normal. It can be prevented by avoiding fatty foods, oily foods and by taking antacids syrups or tablets.Back ache is relieved by Relaxation of the pelvic joints, faulty posture, high heel shoes leading to increase in lumbar lordosis are often responsible for back pain. Constipation is one of the common ailment during pregnancy. Atonicity of the gut due to effect of progesterone’s, diminished physical actiity and pressure of the enlarged uterus over the gut are the causes of constipation.Ankle swelling: It is due to excess fluid retention. No treatment is required. It subsides on taking adequate rest with slight elevation of limbs.The research design used for the study was quantitative research design and non probability convenient sampling technique was adopted among 60 samples 30 ante natal mothers from rural area 30 ante natal women from urban ante natal women of selected areas in Nellore based on the inclusion & exclusion criteria. Data was collected by using tool which consists of socio demographic variables, knowledge questionnaire which consists of 30 items and attitude scale
which consists of 20 items. A total 60 antenatal women were included for the study and informed consent was obtained. Confidentiality of shared information was assured. The purpose of the study was explained. Data was analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistical method (i.e. frequency and percentage mean, standard deviation, Z – test, chi – square)