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By: Nagarathna Maddaraki, Sneha Praveen, and Datta Dahiwadi.
1.Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, SV College of Nursing, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
2.Principal, Department of Nursing, SV College of Nursing, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
3.General Physician, Shanbhag Hospital (Unit of Ananya Hospital Private Limited), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Background: Maternal health is a crucial aspect of public welfare, as antenatal mothers require targeted care to prevent pregnancy-related complications. Despite the availability of services in India, lack of awareness and poor utilization remain significant challenges. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the utilization of antenatal health services among expectant mothers and to examine associations with selected socio-demographic variables. Methodology: An evaluative approach was used. Sixty antenatal mothers from selected PHCs in Bangalore were chosen through purposive sampling. Data collection were carried out through a structured interview schedule, followed by the implementation of a structured teaching program (STP) aimed at improving knowledge. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 10.63 ± 4.39 (35.4%), which increased significantly to 24.78 ± 2.88 (82.6%) post-intervention, showing a mean gain of 14.20 ± 4.14 (p < 0.001). Knowledge improvement was significantly associated with educational qualification, family income, type of family, religion, and dietary habits. Conclusion: Structured teaching programs effectively enhanced knowledge of antenatal mothers and promote the utilization of antenatal health services, supporting safer pregnancies.
Keywords: Effectiveness, structured teaching program, knowledge, antenatal mothers, antenatal health services
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