A study to assess the prevalence of morbidity profile among women during pregnancy at primary health care centre in Thirumazhasai

Abstract

Introduction

In most developing country, pregnancy and childbirth are accepted as normal

events of life and it is not surprising that problems associated with pregnancy

are also accepted. In developing countries interventions that are known to be

effective in reducing maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity are not

universally provided. Objectives: Assess the prevalence of morbidity profile in

selected demographic variables of antenatal mothers.

Methodology

Descriptive research design was chosen to assess the prevalence of morbidity

profile among women’s during pregnancy in primary health care center in

Thirumazhasai. The study was conducted in primary health centre in

thirumazhasai. In this study population refers to all the antenatal mothers

attending the antenatal clinic in the primary health care centre in

thirumazhasai. The sample size was 60 antenatal mothers. Non-probability,

convenient sampling technique was used.

Result

Frequency and percentage distribution of the demographic variables among antenatal mothers. It shows that

out of 60 samples, among 12 (20%) were in the age group of below 19 years, 39 (65%)were in the age group of

20-30 years, 9 (15%) were in the age group of above 30 years, 32 (53%) were primi gravida, 32 (53%) were got

marriage below 19 years. Assess the prevalence of morbidity profile among women’s during pregnancy period.

It shows that the prevalence of morbidity profile among women’s during pregnancy among 60 samples has an

obstetric problems, 44 (73%) has anemia, 20 (33%) has increased blood pressure, 17(28%) has diabetes

mellitus, 3(5%) has seizure during pregnancy, 3(5%) has cord prolapse, 3(5%) has premature labor, 9(15%) has

hydraminos, 2(3%) has ectopic pregnancy. It shows the prevalence of morbidity profile among women’s during

pregnancy among 60 samples has an non-obstetric problems, 52(87%) has tenderness and swollen of breast,

59 (98%) has nausea, 59(98%) has vomiting, 59(98%) has fatigue and giddiness, 57(95%) has a headache,

59(98%) has increased urination.