DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE, OBSTETRIC HISTORY AND CLINICAL STATUS OF PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING AN ANTENATAL CARE (ANC) CAMP
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Anemia, ANC services, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Under-nutrition.
Abstract
Introduction: Antenatal camps are important for core maternal services, besides, the early identification of maternal health problems. The knowledge of sociodemographic, obstetric, medical and utilization profile of pregnant women is vital for successful camps.
Objectives: To study socio-demographic parameters, obstetric profile, and medical conditions among pregnant women visiting ANC camp, to calculate prevalence of anemia, under nutrition, hypertensive disorders, and diabetes in pregnancy, and to outline distribution of Gravida, Parity, Trimester, Medical risk factors, and utilization of ANC services.
Methods: The descriptive data of cross-sectional study of pregnant women registered at an ANC camp was collected using a pre-tested structured proforma and clinical records. The information obtained included socio-demographic factors, reproductive history, and use of ANC services. Clinical measurements included blood Hb estimation, anthropometry, BP measurement, and blood glucose. Results: A study of 61 pregnant women revealed prevalences of anemia,under-nutrition, hypertension during pregnancy, and glucose intolerance were 51%, 16%, 7%, and 10%, respectively. Most women were between 19–36 years old, had a mixed diet, and were in their second trimester.
Conclusion: Preventable and treatable conditions like anemia and undernutrition were common among pregnant women. Nutritional counseling and utilizing ANC camps for the early identification of high-risk pregnancies can strengthen the outcomes.
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Ashwnini L H
Department of Community Medicine, Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga, Karnataka
Nandini S Nayaka
Assistant professor, Department of Pathology, Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga, Karnataka.
Bhagyajyoti
Assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics and gynaecology, Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga, Karnataka.
Shilpa B K
Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, JJM Medical College, Chitradurga, Karnataka.
Kakumanu Kirthana
House surgeon, Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute, Chitradurga, Karnataka.
