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A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Urinary Tract Infections among Antenatal Mothers at MCH Center, Tirupathi

N. Uma Maheswari* , N. Uma Maheswari* , M. Sreelatha** , P. Sudharani***

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Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health 2(2):p 85-90, May-Aug 2016. | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.2216.8

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 Backgroud : Urinary tract infections are caused by the pesence and growth of microorganisms in the urinary tract and are perhaps the single commonest bacterial infections of mankind. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common clinical diseases established in health settings world wide. Urinary tract infection represents one of the most infectious pathologies, affecting pregnant women as it has been reported among 20% of pregnant women. Pregnant women are at increased risk of urinary tract infection beginning in the 6th week and peaking during the 22 to 24 weeks. The preventive measures it includes drinking plenty of water , wash hands before using the toilet. Objectives : 1) To assess the knowledge regarding urinary tract infections among antenatal mothers. 2)To find the association between knowledge regarding urinary tract infections among antenatal mothers with their selected socio demographic variables. 3)To develop information booklet regarding urinary tract infections. Methods: A descriptive study involving 100 antenatal mothers was carried out with interview schedule. Data were collected by using a structured questionnaire. Data regarding socio-demographic characteristics and checklist related to knowledge regarding urinary tract infections. Data were analysed with Cronbach’sAlpha, Correlation Coefficient. Hypothesis H01 states that there was no significant association between the levels of knowledge among antenatal mothers with their socio demographic variables. Results: Out of 100 study participants, 27% had inadequate knowledge 49% had moderate knowledge and 24% had adequate knowledge. Conclusion : There should be improve knowledge regarding urinary tract infections among antenataal mothers in order to improve the health of the maternal and child health. 

Keywords: Urinary Tract Infections; E.Coli; Antenatal Mothers.

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