Assessment About Awareness And Attitude Of Antenatal Women Regarding Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act And Pre-Conception And Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act

Abstract

Aims: Assessment about awareness and attitude of antenatal women regarding Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act and Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act attending tertiary care Hospital.

 Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted at the ANC OPD. The study was conducted for 2 years and 150 patients.  Data was collected using Pre-tested and validated Questionnaire meeting the objectives of the study. Participants were selected for study who satisfied all inclusion and exclusion criteria.

 Results: There was significant corelation between education and socio-economic status and awareness and knowledge about Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act and Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act and Pre- Conceptional and Pre-natal sex determination. Majority of the women, (97%) women do not want routine sex determination.

 Conclusion: Pregnant women must receive education regarding the legal repercussions of breaking the Act as well as the moral concerns associated with female sex discrimination in abortion and feticide. The decreasing child sex ratio necessitates considerably stronger political will and the assistance of influential organizations. Health professionals must actively participate in information distribution.

Education and awareness of not only the present scenario of sex ratio but also about future consequences of it in terms of social, economic as well as behavioural aspect of society is a must for maintenance of balanced ecosystem.