. Adhapillil Mathai Elizabeth; . Abdul Mazeed Khan; . Wahid Rashid
Volume 5, Issue 5 , December 2015, , Pages 1-6
Abstract
Background: The study tries to understand what are the dimensions of Reproductive Healthcare seeking behavior among the urban slum women in Delhi, their level of awareness andtreatment ...
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Background: The study tries to understand what are the dimensions of Reproductive Healthcare seeking behavior among the urban slum women in Delhi, their level of awareness andtreatment seeking patterns? Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in one of theslum in south district of Delhi. 253 women of reproductive age group were selected by systematicrandom sampling. Interpersonal interview was conducted to seek information on the selectedparameter. Results: Around three/fourth women had undergone for blood pressure check up,weight recording and stomach/abdomen check up during pregnancy. Only 39.9% receivedadvice on avoiding intake of medicine during pregnancy. About 14.6% mentioned that at least40 days rest were required for resuming daily routine activities after delivery. Thus majority ofthese slum women are ignorant about the importance of post natal care which was necessaryfor post delivery care of the women and her infant. Conclusion: The correct knowledge on theimportance of ANC and PNC and various checkups need to be carried out during pregnancyand postnatal period needs to be imparted to these women. Thus, health education and healthpromotion campaigns are needed for bring changes in the existing health‑seeking behaviorsamong urban slum women.
