Knowledge of Primigravida Mothers Regarding Postnatal Exercise

Ms. More Ujwala Ramchandra; Mrs. Vandana Satve; Mrs. V. R. Mohite; Mr.Prakash M.Naregal; Mr. Prabhuswami Hiremath; Prof. Avinash H. Salunkhe

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

Knowledge of Primigravida Mothers Regarding Postnatal Exercise

Ms. More Ujwala Ramchandra, Mrs. Vandana Satve, Mrs. V. R. Mohite, Mr. Prakash M. Naregal, Mr. Prabhuswami Hiremath, Prof. Avinash H. Salunkhe

Abstract :

Background: Study was aimed to assess the existing knowledge of Primigravida Mothers regarding Postnatal Exercise. Postnatal is the period beginning immediately after the birth of a child and extending for about six weeks. Most women are eager to get to some abdominal exercises to firm up their now–stretched–out middles. Exercise can make a huge difference to recovery after mother have her baby – even if they are feeling exhausted from baby care. It’ll boost mother self–esteem and confidence by getting back in shape, give a shot of much–needed energy and help fight the baby blues and postnatal depression by combating any stress and anxiety mother may be feeling. Objective: To assess the knowledge of mothers regarding postnatal exercise before and after administration of structured teaching programme. Material & Methods: 50 postnatal mothers admitted in postnatal ward of Krishna hospital Karad was selected through Purposive sampling technique, structured questionnaire was prepared for assess the effect of structured teaching program in mothers regarding postnatal exercise. Results: maximum number of mothers belongs to the age of 23 to 27 Yrs i.e.50%. Majority of samples 76% were from Hindu religion. Maximum mothers are educated up to HSC level i.e. 62%. 76% mothers were from join family.90% mothers were have the age of 25 to 30 yrs at the marriage. 70% mothers get knowledge from family members. 68% of the mothers are thinking that PNC exercise is necessary. Conclusion: in pretest no one having Good knowledge after administration of STP after seven days in post test (78%) of the subject are having average knowledge, 4% subject having Good knowledge so STP increases knowledge of mothers so there is need to provide such practices during postnatal period.