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Safe motherhood: when to begin

M Verma1, J Chhatwal, E Mathew

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.

Indian Pediatrics
|August 1, 1994
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College girls demonstrate significant gaps in knowledge regarding reproductive health, including menstruation, conception, and safe delivery practices. Educational interventions are recommended to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of reproductive health is crucial for informed decision-making.
  • Adolescent girls often lack adequate information on critical aspects of sexual and reproductive health.
  • Addressing these knowledge gaps can contribute to safer pregnancies and childbirth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge and attitudes of college girls regarding sex, pregnancy, and child-rearing.
  • To identify specific areas of reproductive health where knowledge is lacking.
  • To inform the development of targeted health education programs.

Main Methods:

  • A pretested questionnaire was administered to 2,500 college girls.
  • Data collected included knowledge about menstruation, conception, pregnancy, delivery, abortion, contraception, and antenatal care.

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  • Attitudes towards pre-marital sex and delivery practices were also assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Low awareness regarding the site of menstruation (35.3%) and conception timing (25.3%).
    • Limited knowledge of safe abortion methods (67.5% aware of ideal timing only) and normal delivery routes (16.3%).
    • Over half knew about some contraceptives (54.9%), with Copper-T being most recognized; awareness of tetanus toxoid injections was low (15.2%).

    Conclusions:

    • Significant knowledge deficits exist among college girls concerning essential reproductive health information.
    • There is a strong expressed desire among students for formal education on these topics during college.
    • Implementing family life education during pre-adolescent and adolescent years is recommended for safe motherhood and healthy child outcomes.