An exploratory study to assess the knowledge regarding psychological complications during puerperium and its management among postnatal mothers in selected hospital of Moga, Punjab

Abstract

In this study, a non experimental (exploratory) research design was used. Sample consists of
100 postnatal mothers was selected by simple random method of probability sampling
technique at civil hospital, Moga, (Punjab). Maximum number 77 (77%) had average
knowledge, followed by 12 (12%) of them had good knowledge and minimum number 11
(11%) of postnatal mothers had below average knowledge regarding psychological
complications during puerperium and its management. From the findings of the study, it was
concluded that age in years, education of mother, education of husband, family monthly
income and source of information had significant impact on knowledge of postnatal mothers
regarding psychological complications during puerperium and its management whereas
gravida, mode of delivery, gender of newborn, religion and type of family had no significant
impact on knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding psychological complications during
puerperium and its management.