Journal of Education and Health Promotion 2277-9531 5 5 2015 12 01 Reproductive health care seeking behavior among urban slum women of Delhi 1 6 26831 EN . Adhapillil Mathai Elizabeth . Abdul Mazeed Khan . Wahid Rashid Journal Article 2023 01 27 Background: The study tries to understand what are the dimensions of Reproductive Health<br />care seeking behavior among the urban slum women in Delhi, their level of awareness and<br />treatment seeking patterns? Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in one of the<br />slum in south district of Delhi. 253 women of reproductive age group were selected by systematic<br />random sampling. Interpersonal interview was conducted to seek information on the selected<br />parameter. Results: Around three/fourth women had undergone for blood pressure check up,<br />weight recording and stomach/abdomen check up during pregnancy. Only 39.9% received<br />advice on avoiding intake of medicine during pregnancy. About 14.6% mentioned that at least<br />40 days rest were required for resuming daily routine activities after delivery. Thus majority of<br />these slum women are ignorant about the importance of post natal care which was necessary<br />for post delivery care of the women and her infant. Conclusion: The correct knowledge on the<br />importance of ANC and PNC and various checkups need to be carried out during pregnancy<br />and postnatal period needs to be imparted to these women. Thus, health education and health<br />promotion campaigns are needed for bring changes in the existing health‑seeking behaviors<br />among urban slum women.<br /><br /> https://jehp.mui.ac.ir/article_26831_016593245beddeaca1d621d5abdcdabc.pdf