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IMPACT OF PATIENT COUNSELLING ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE IN GESTATIONAL DISESASES-A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors Name:
Dr. Stephy Sara Mathew
, Dr. Navin Kumar Jaiswal , Varshini S , Wani Adil Rashid
Unique Id:
IJSDR2306199
Published In:
Volume 8 Issue 6, June-2023
Abstract:
Introduction: Gestational complications are health problems that occur at any stage of pregnancy. One of the most effective measures to enhance knowledge and awareness of gestational complication is patient counselling. Objective: The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of patient counselling on knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant women towards gestational complications. Methodology: A prospective study of 6 months duration was undertaken in Gynecology out-patient department of Jayanagar General Hospital, Bangalore, India in which a total number of 130 patients were enrolled in the study. Data was collected by using a structured pre-post questionnaire. Results: In the present study, among 130 participants studied, 120 completed pre-post counselling survey. It was found that the occurrence of gestational complications were highest in the age group of 20-30 and the main cause of gestational complication was found to be anemia. On comparing the impact of counselling, KAP scores were found to be more in post counselling than in precounselling. Conclusion: The study revealed that clinical pharmacist can play a major role in improving patient care by counselling.
"IMPACT OF PATIENT COUNSELLING ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE IN GESTATIONAL DISESASES-A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.1432 - 1465, June-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2306199.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2306199
Registration ID:207409
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 6, June-2023
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Page No: 1432 - 1465
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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