A Comparative study to assess the knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood among professional and non- professional primigravida women in selected hospitals of District Ludhiana, Punjab
Anamika Saini
Dept., Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha College of Nursing,
Sarabha, Ludhiana, Punjab.
*Corresponding Author E-mail: anamikasaini075@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
A study was conducted to assess and compare the knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood among professional and non-professional primigravida women in selected hospitals of district Ludhiana, Punjab. A Quantitative research approach and non-experimental research design was used on 100 professional and non- professional primigravida women in Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab. Data was collected by using self-structured questionnaire to assess and compare the knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood among professional and non-professional primigravida women. The result shows that non- professional primigravida women had average level of knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood.
KEYWORDS: Knowledge, Preparations, Parenthood, Professional, Non- professional, primigravida women.
INTRODUCTION:
The process of preparing for parenthood consists of a series of steps, each of which presents unique challenges and dilemmas. It begins with the decision to become pregnant, or to diagnose of pregnancy in an unplanned circumstance. The financial cost of parenthood may be greater, the preparatory effort more involved, and the physical requirements more challenging among these women than among women without disabilities.1
Once these issues are considered, the option of parenthood for women with physical challenges will become even more feasible. There is a wide spectrum of choices available to women preparing for parenthood and childbirth: birth attendant, birth setting, childbirth education classes, and various procedures and medications proffered during the birth itself and women become more knowledgeable about their own health care. To meet the needs of parenthood and childbearing women, prudent health-care providers and hospitals will keep abreast of consumer requests for birthing alternatives.2
NEED:
During the clinical experience the researcher found that most of first-time mothers had the more stress of delivery, coping with labor pain and infant care, and also first-time fathers had problems such as taking up the challenging role of father, supporting the delivery of wife financially and psychologically, and taking part in infant care. First-time expectant couples experience lots of problems like fear, anxiety and knowledge deficit regarding parenting role. So, researcher felt the need for assessing the knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood. By increasing their understanding and coping behavior as well as providing support, the investigator felt that parenthood education can somewhat alleviate the fears, anxiety and knowledge deficit of expectant couples and lead them to a perfect childbearing and rearing experience. Professional women have more social interference as comparison to unprofessional women. If those professional women stay at home, then their knowledge is limited to their home as like unprofessional women stay at home for raising her children. Both the women having different living style and have different knowledge.
On the basis of this, researcher has decided to assess the knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood for the better outcome of pregnancy.3 Becoming a parent means adjusting to many changes in life and this process of psychological adaptation can place a strain on one’s mental health as well as on one’s personal relationships. It also means managing common, it distressing baby behaviors, such as problems with sleeping and crying. Severe sleeping and crying problems affect approximately 20% of infants. Before the birth of their first baby, less than half (44%) of parent’s report feeling adequately prepared for parenthood.4
1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood among professional primigravida women.
2. To assess the level of knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood among non-professional primigravida women.
3. To compare the level of knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood among professional and non-professional primigravida women.
4. To find out the association of level of knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood among professional and non-professional primigravida women with selected socio-demographic variables.
To develop and disseminate IEC material in the form of booklet regarding preparations of parenthood among professional and non-professional primigravida women.
Material and Methods: A quantitative research approach was used for this study. The study was carried out in Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab. Sample consisted of 100 professional and non- professional primigravida women selected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data was collected by administering the self-structured knowledge questionnaire to assess and compare the level of knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood among professional and non-professional primigravida women. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
RESULTS:
The present study revealed that the mean (Mean±SD) of professional primigravida women was 23.28+2.27 and mean % was 77.60 whereas mean (Mean±SD) of non-professional primigravida women was 13.88±2.19 and mean % was 46.26. The difference between mean of both of them was found to be highly significant at p < 0.05 level of significance.
CONCLUSION:
Therefore, non- professional primigravida women had average level of knowledge regarding preparations of parenthood. it is recommended that awareness programs and classes on parenthood should be taken.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· This study can be done in larger population for more valid and generalized finding.
· Several types of IEC Material for e.g. Seminars, webinars, workshops and awareness programs can be provided for more effective parenthood practices and awareness regarding parenthood to the parents.
REFERENCES:
1. American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition, https://www.yourdictionary.com/primigravida reviewed on 2018.
2. Spiteri G, Borg Xuereb R, Carrick-Sen D, Kaner E, Martin CR. Preparation for parenthood: a concept analysis. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 2014 Mar 15; 32(2):148-65.
3. Shefner-Rogers CL, Sood S. Involving husbands in safe motherhood: effects of the SUAMI SIAGA campaign in Indonesia. Journal of Health Communication. 2004 May 1; 9(3): 233-58.
4. Mihelic M, Morawska A, Filus A. Preparing parents for parenthood: protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a preventative parenting intervention for expectant parents. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2018 Dec 1; 18(1): 311.
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Received on 05.08.2024 Revised on 08.01.2025 Accepted on 03.04.2025 Published on 22.05.2025 Available online from May 24, 2025 A and V Pub J. of Nursing and Medical Res. 2025;4(2):49-50. DOI: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.12 ©A and V Publications All right reserved
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