A descriptive study to assess the level of knowledge on management of minor ailments among Primi Gravida Mothers

Abstract

The present aim was to determine the existing level of knowledge on management of minor ailments among primigravida mothers who attended antenatal clinic at Saveetha Medical College And Hospital. A quantitative approach with descriptive research design was adopted for the present study. 60 antenatal mothers among which (n=60) were selected by using non probability purposive sampling technique. A self- structured questionnaire method was used to collect both the demographic data and the existing level of knowledge on management of minor ailments during pregnancy among primi gravida mothers. Among 60 study participants, the mean score on existing level of knowledge on management of minor ailments among primi gravida mothers was found to be 17.53 with standard deviation of 3.59. Hence the findings of present study concluded that, primigravida mothers had a good level of knowledge on management of minor ailments during pregnancy period.