European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE UTILIZATION OF ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES BY MOTHERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT KOLLAM

Aneesha A.*, Feba Saji John, Jinu T.B., Nisha Varghese, Sheba Sam and Nisha John

ABSTRACT

A research project under took was “A study to assess the utilization of antenatal care services by mothers during COVID-19 pandemic in selected hospital at Kollam” .The objective of the study was to assess the utilization of antenatal care services by mothers during COVID–19 pandemic in selected hospital at Kollam. A quantitative approach was adopted for this study. The study was conducted among 100 mothers who delivered within 3 months in the Postnatal clinic and Paediatric OPD of Bishop Benziger Hospital at Kollam. In order to assess the utilization of antenatal care services among mothers, the study sample was selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. The tool used for data collection consisted of demographic performa and structured questionnaire. The analysis of data was based on the objectives of the study using descriptive statistics. The findings of the present study revealed that majority of the mothers utilized antenatal care services during COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the finding the investigator have drawn implication which were of vital concerns in the field of nursing practice, nursing administration, nursing pattern and nursing education for future development.

Keywords: Assess, utilization, antenatal care services, COVID-19 pandemic.