1M. Sc (N)-II Year, PSG College of Nursing, Coimbatore
2Professor, PSG College of Nursing, Coimbatore
Online published on 20 April, 2017.
This study aims to assess the maternal compliance and mother's perception on self assessment of fetal wellbeing. Quantitative approach, quasi experimental post test only design was used for this study. 40 antenatal mothers who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by non probability convenient sampling technique for the study. Two main protocols used to assess the foetal wellbeing are Cardiff count ten chart and DFMC chart. On comparison of the DFMC chart and count ten chart, there was a statistical significant difference observed at p<0.05 level, showing DFMC chart was effective for the self assessment of fetal wellbeing by antenatal mothers and in relation to maternal compliance.
compliance, perception, DFMC chart, Cardiff count ten chart, effectiveness