A Study to Assess the Awareness regarding Legislation of Abortion among Doctors, Staff Nurses, Pharmacists and Women in Selected Areas of New Delhi
Journal Title: International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Unsafe abortions have devastating effects on women’s health. Despite the liberalization of abortion services since the enactment of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, the rate of unsafe abortion is high in developing countries. This has contributed to high maternal mortality rates throughout India, where rates of maternal deaths attributed to complications from unsafe abortions are as high as 8%. A descriptive survey design using purposive sampling technique was used. The sample size for the study was 400 (100 doctors, 100 staff nurses, 100 pharmacists and 100 women). The study findings revealed that out of 100 women, 27 had used self-medication, of whom 18 had complications like excessive bleeding and pain after self-medication. Most (41%) of the women were highly aware regarding legislation of abortion. There was a significant relationship between awareness regarding legislation of abortion and education of women. Majority (81%) of the doctors were highly aware regarding legislation of abortion and 19 doctors were moderately aware regarding the legislation of abortion and there was not a significant relationship between awareness and age of doctors. Majority (57%) of staff nurses was highly aware and 38% staff nurses were moderately aware, and 5% were least aware regarding the legislation of abortion. Majority (42%) of pharmacists was highly aware and 42% pharmacists were moderately aware, and 16% were least aware regarding the legislation
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Ms. Rana , Kamar
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