Authors :
Asha Rani Morla; B.S Ilayaraja; Dr. Uppu Praveen
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8201809
Abstract :
Background: The twenty-first century creates a
situation in which women are vulnerable in both the
external and internal environments (Mother Womb)
around the world. India is the fourth-most dangerous
country in the world for women due to the prevalence of
human trafficking, infanticide, and female foeticide.
Objectives: 1. Determine the level of awareness of female
foeticide among pregnant women. 2.To determine
pregnant women's attitudes towards female foeticide.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive A cross-sectional
investigation was conducted on 150 people pregnant
women visiting the antenatal OPD at Teerthanker
Mahaveer Hospital and Research Center in Moradabad,
Uttar Pradesh. Female feticide awareness questionnaire’s
and attitude scale questionnaire’s administered to
determine the level of awareness and attitude towards
female feticide among pregnant women.Conclusion: We can raise
awareness and change antenatal women's attitudes
towards female feticide through awareness programmes
and campaigns.
Keywords :
Knowledge, Attitude, Female Foeticide, Antenatal Women.
Background: The twenty-first century creates a
situation in which women are vulnerable in both the
external and internal environments (Mother Womb)
around the world. India is the fourth-most dangerous
country in the world for women due to the prevalence of
human trafficking, infanticide, and female foeticide.
Objectives: 1. Determine the level of awareness of female
foeticide among pregnant women. 2.To determine
pregnant women's attitudes towards female foeticide.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive A cross-sectional
investigation was conducted on 150 people pregnant
women visiting the antenatal OPD at Teerthanker
Mahaveer Hospital and Research Center in Moradabad,
Uttar Pradesh. Female feticide awareness questionnaire’s
and attitude scale questionnaire’s administered to
determine the level of awareness and attitude towards
female feticide among pregnant women.Conclusion: We can raise
awareness and change antenatal women's attitudes
towards female feticide through awareness programmes
and campaigns.
Keywords :
Knowledge, Attitude, Female Foeticide, Antenatal Women.
