KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AMONG LAMBANI WOMEN OF BIJAPUR TALUK
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22-06-05
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University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Bangalore
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KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES REGARDING REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH AMONG LAMBANI WOMEN OF BIJAPUR TALUK
JAYASHREE PAWAR 2004
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Dr.(Mrs.) K. SAROJA
MAJOR ADVISOR
This study conducted in Bijapur taluk during 2003, aimed at
having a comprehensive picture of reproductive health of Lambani
women. 150 married women in their reproductive years were selected by
proportionate randomization. Interview, informal group discussion,
personal observation were the data collection methods used.
Majority were illiterates (89%), agricultural labourers (55%).
Majority had more than four children. Child wastage in the form of
abortions, still-births, neonatal deaths, infant deaths was found among
52 per cent of respondents. Results revealed that majority suffered from
reproductive health problems related to maternity. Respondents faced
more problems during perinatal period as compared to prenatal and
postnatal periods, as most of the deliveries were conducted at home by
untrained persons (88%). Regarding other reproductive health problems
54 per cent of respondents suffered menstrual problems, 16 per cent
vaginal problem, 7 per cent uterine problems. Few effective indigenous
treatments for vaginal tear documented in this study.
73 per cent of respondents were found to be sterilized after
attaining their desired family size. Among those who were sterilized 75 per
cent suffered post sterilization health problems. Severe backache and
headache were most common problems (47%). The remaining 27 per cent
were not following family planning. Of these some wanted more children
(35%) and some preferred male child (33%).
Regarding non-utilization of health services, inaccessibility of health
centre was the main reason. 52 per cent reported non-cordial behaviour
of PHC staff was the reason. As the ANM's visit was rare in Tandas. Only
50 per cent respondents received and took IFA tablets 38 per cent did not
receive T.T. injection. Results imply need for mobile clinics which can
reach remote Tandas. As many ANM's complained about 3-4 km distance
to travel extra 3-4 km to reach Tanda by walk. Hence there is need for
health education, quality health services during childbirth and orientation
of PHC staff towards Lambani women's needs.
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