Volume : 08, Issue : 08, August – 2021
Title:
50.SLEEP DISORDERS AMONG NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN PAKISTAN
Authors :
Zreena Kausar, Zaib un Nisa, Tahira Shaheen
Abstract :
Objective: The aim of the study is to examine and assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the role of antenatal exercises among pregnant women of Pakistan. Materials and Methods: A descriptive crosssectional study was conducted in over 6 months in January 2020 to June 2020 of pregnant women visiting antenatal clinics of Lahore General Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 200 pregnant women in any trimester were included with a self-drafted questionnaire. They were asked regarding their knowledge, attitude, and perception of antenatal exercises. A descriptive analysis of data obtained was done by Microsoft Excel. Results: Knowledge regarding antenatal exercises was satisfactory, 70% of the participants were aware of physical exercises and 40% of the participants had sufficient knowledge of the beneficial role of these exercises. The attitude of the pregnant women toward antenatal physiotherapy was poor, 45% of participants had a positive attitude toward physiotherapy during antenatal visits and 62% of participants perceived those antenatal exercises reduce pregnancy related complications and ensure a safe delivery. The perception of physiotherapy was also poor and only 47% of the participants were exercising their present pregnancy. Conclusion: Knowledge regarding antenatal physiotherapy was satisfactory, but the attitude and perception of the patients were fairly low.
KEY WORDS: Antenatal Excercises Physiotherapy, Attitude, Knowledge, Perception, Pregnancy
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Safia Bano et al., Knowledge and Attitude Among Pregnant Women Towards Antenatal Exercises At Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2021; 08(08).
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