A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Husbands of Primigravida Regarding Antenatal Care in Selected Rural Areas of Patiala, Punjab, India

This descriptive study was carried out to assess the knowledge of husbands of primigravida regarding antenatal care. The partner's main role in pregnancy is to nurture and responds to the pregnant women's feelings and vulnerability. The partner should deal with the reality of pregnancy and should take care, support and take part in each phase of antenatal care. A descriptive study was conducted on a sample of 60 antenatal husbands in selected rural areas of Patiala selected by convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the socio demographic profile and knowledge of husbands regarding antenatal care. Data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics and pamphlets were distributed. The results of the study depicted that 36.6% husbands of primigravida had good knowledge, 62.0% were having average knowledge and 2% had poor knowledge regarding antenatal care. Furthermore, overall mean of knowledge was 20.24. So, study concluded that husbands of primigravida have an average knowledge regarding antenatal care