Awareness of the Importance of Lifestyle Modification on the Prevention of Gestational Complications in Preconception Care of Women
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Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad - 415110, Maharashtra ,IN
Marzia Aslam Bijle -
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad - 415110, Maharashtra ,ING. Varadharajulu
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Awareness, Foetus, Preconception Care, PregnancyAbstract
Background: Preconception care mainly depends on minimising the risks faced before conception, collecting all possible information before conception, and using all sources to improve the reproductive health of pregnant women. Preconception is a great opportunity for early determination of any health risk and to optimise the health of implicit moms and protect the unborn foetus from any type of health risk as well as birth defect. This study presents the best scientific approach method for developing preconception intervention packages under different conditions. Objective: To determine the awareness of the importance of lifestyle modification in the prevention of gestational complications during the preconception period. Methods: This study was approved by the Ethical Committee and Protocol Committee (protocol no. 600/2022-2023). The subjects of this observational study were women who are primigravidae and reside in Karad, India. Using random sampling, 93 participants who were primigravidae were included. A questionnaire was distributed to individuals within the age range of 21 to 30 years, based on preconception care, lifestyle modification, family support and precautionary measures. Results: It was found that out of 91 participants, only 4.3% had excellent knowledge, 8.6% had very good knowledge, 27.96% had good knowledge, 53.76% had fair knowledge and 5.38% had poor education regarding preconception care. Conclusion: The awareness among women regarding the importance of lifestyle modification in the prevention of gestational complications during the preconception period was significantly lower.
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Accepted 2024-04-05
Published 2024-04-05
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