A comparative study to assess the knowledge regarding gestational problems including infections, preeclampsia and miscarriage among gestational diseased women and non-gestational diseased women with a view to prepare an instructional module in selected ho

Sebastian, Betty and Devi, Thounamjam Bidyani and Joseph, Cicily and Yohannan, Varghese (2025) A comparative study to assess the knowledge regarding gestational problems including infections, preeclampsia and miscarriage among gestational diseased women and non-gestational diseased women with a view to prepare an instructional module in selected ho. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 15 (1). pp. 439-446. ISSN 2582-8185

This study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge regarding gestational problems—including infections, preeclampsia, and miscarriage—among antenatal women with and without gestational diseases. Conducted in a selected hospital in Shevgaon, the study involved 120 gestationally diseased and 120 non-gestationally diseased women between 24–32 weeks of gestation. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing demographic factors, influencing factors, and knowledge levels. Results indicated that women with gestational diseases demonstrated higher knowledge compared to those without. Key influencing factors included age, family history, BMI, blood pressure, and pre-existing conditions such as PCOD. A significant association was also found between knowledge levels and sociodemographic variables such as age, education, and occupation. The findings highlight the existing disparities in awareness and the need for targeted educational interventions. Based on these insights, an instructional module was developed to enhance maternal knowledge and promote safe pregnancy outcomes. This study emphasizes the importance of antenatal health education in reducing pregnancy-related complications and improving maternal-fetal well-being through informed decision-making and preventive care.