25, April 2026

Assess the knowledge regarding riskfactors and prevention of puerperal sepsis among antenatal mothers admitted in Dr. V V P Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni bk.

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-4; APR-2026

Author(s): 1. Mrs. Nimisha Anilkumar,2. Dr. Rajendra D. Lamkhede, 3. Mr. Mayur Kangane,4. Mr. Umesh Kanawade

Authors Affiliations:

  1. Tutor- MSc. Nursing (OBG), 2. Professor cum Principal- PhD in Nursing, 3. BSc. Nursing Students Smt. S.E.V.P. College of Nursing, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (DU), Loni Bk, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India.

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202604013     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202604013


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Abstract

Background                                                                                                 

The postpartum period, particularly the first six weeks after delivery, is a vulnerable time for maternal infections, with puerperal sepsis being a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. Globally, it accounts for 10–15% of postpartum deaths, with the highest burden in low- and middle-income countries. Puerperal sepsis is a genital tract infection occurs after delivery, characterized by fever, pelvic pain, and foul-smelling vaginal discharge etc. The risk factors include poor hygiene, prolonged labor, frequent vaginal exams and preexisting infections. Understanding and improving awareness on puerperal sepsis among antenatal mothers is vital for effective prevention and improved maternal outcomes.

Objectives

To assess the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of puerperal sepsis among antenatal mothers.

To find out the association between knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of puerperal sepsis among antenatal mothers with their selected socio demographic variables.

Material & methods

       A descriptive non experimental research design was used in this study. The sample consisted 100 antenatal mothers admitted in Dr. V V P Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk was selected by using non probability purposive sampling technique. Ethical permission  obtained from IEC-PIMS (DU). Data collected by using structured questionnaire. The results were analyzed by descriptive & inferential statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi square)

Result:

        The findings revealed that the highest percentage of sample having good knowledge that is 54% followed by average knowledge 39% and poor knowledge 7% (13.51±3.05). Chi square analysis showed that there was no association between knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of puerperal sepsis among antenatal mothers with their selected demographic and clinical variables like age, religion, educational status, occupation, monthly income, type of family, week of gestation and parity.

Conclusion

     The study concluded that the majority of the antenatal mothers having good knowledge and they are more likely to adopt healthy practices to reduce puerperal sepsis. Recommendations include reinforce health education programs, peer support, staff training and regular follow-up.

knowledge, risk factors, prevention, puerperal sepsis, antenatal mothers

Mrs. Nimisha Anilkumar,  Dr. Rajendra D. Lamkhede,  Mr. Mayur Kangane, Mr. Umesh Kanawade (2026); Assess the knowledge regarding riskfactors and prevention of puerperal sepsis among antenatal mothers admitted in Dr. V V P Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni bk., International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-4, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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