Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Health need assessment is the systematic approach to ensuring that the health service uses its resources to improve the health of the population. It was need to study health care need assessment of pregnant women in a rural area. To study Socio‐demographic characteristics and health status of pregnant women, to study the utilization of antenatal care services by pregnant women. A longitudinal community‐based study carried among pregnant women of Chanai village, from 1 January to 30th August 2021. Total 84 pregnant women were studied. Interview technique was used for data collection. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel 2010, Open EPI‐Info Version 3.01 updated on 2013/04/06. Descriptive statistics (percentage, mean, standard deviation) were used. Results: Among pregnant women 4.76% had hyperemesis, 2.3% were hypertensive, 21% pregnant women were in the high‐risk group. Complete utilization of ANC services was not found in 34% of pregnant women. Health status of pregnant women most prevalently shows anemia, utilization of services shows majority of pregnant women registered in 1st trimester, had complete tetanus toxoid immunization, had done 4 ANC visits.
How to cite this article:
S. Potdar Swapnali, T. Ankushe Rajendra and R. Bhondwe Meghraj. Health Care Need Assessment of Pregnant Women in a Rural Area.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.510.515
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.510.515