KNOWLEDGE OF PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHER REGARDING DANGER SIGNS DURING PREGNANCY

Author Name: Ms. Smiral Gameti, Ms. Jahnvi Patel, Ms, Rlalramhluni, Ms.Relinda Telek, Ms.Ruthi Zonunsangi, Ms.Sangod Sejalben Naareshbhai, Ms.Solanki Sonaliben Hasmukhlal

Volume: 03/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: 11.2023-61555522 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2025-54948636/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor, Parul Institute of Nursing and Research, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
2. Assistant Professor, Parul Institute of Nursing and Research, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
3. Student of Second Year P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
4. Student of Second Year P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
5. Student of Second Year P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
6. Student of Second Year P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
7. Student of Second Year P.B.B.Sc. Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

ABSTRACT

This collection of studies examines diverse factors influencing maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Research highlights infections, including urinary tract infections and sepsis, as major contributors to complications such as preterm birth, stillbirth, and neonatal sepsis, emphasizing early detection and treatment. Nutritional deficiencies—particularly anemia and micronutrient gaps—are linked to low birth weight, maternal hemorrhage, and developmental issues, with supplementation proving effective. Hypertensive disorders, notably preeclampsia, are associated with obesity, diabetes, and advanced maternal age, with prevention strategies including lifestyle modification, calcium supplementation, and low-dose aspirin. Studies on antenatal care frequency, maternal education, and community health workers show that awareness of obstetric danger signs improves timely care-seeking. Cultural beliefs can hinder recognition of complications, requiring culturally sensitive interventions. Additional findings stress the importance of fetal movement monitoring, managing conditions like hyperemesis gravidarum, and preventing preterm labor through targeted therapies. Overall, integrating early risk screening, comprehensive nutritional support, lifestyle interventions, mental health care, and community-based education into prenatal programs is essential to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low-resource settings.

Key words: Factors, knowledge, danger signs, Primigravida.