A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding birth preparedness and complication  readiness (BPACR) among males in selected community of New Delhi

Nargis Khatoon; Manju  Chhugani; Jahanara Rahman

Nargis Khatoon Tutor, School of Nursing Science and Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
Manju Chhugani Dean, School of Nursing Science and Allied Health, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
Jahanara Rahman Assistant Professor, Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India

Keywords: Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness, Knowledge, Attitude, Male, BPACR, Antenatal Mother, Maternal And Child Wellbeing, Pamphlet

Abstract

Introduction: BPACR is a key component of internationally acknowledged safe motherhood programs, which helps to promote the prompt utilization of specialized maternal and neonatal health care and to reduce delays that happens when mothers in labor experience obstetric complications.

Objective: The essential goal of study is to survey the knowledge and attitude with respect to BPACR among males.

Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted and data was collected from 100 married males whose wives were pregnant and who were attending Primary Health Centre of Tughlakabad, New Delhi, using standardized knowledge questionnaire from BPACR matrix by Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2004) and attitude scale.

Results: Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential measurements concerning frequency, percentage, mean, median and standard deviation which revealed that out of 100 males, 90% had adequate knowledge, 10% had inadequate knowledge. More than half i.e., 65% had a neutral attitude, 34% had a favorable attitude and only 1% had an unfavorable attitude regarding BPACR.

Conclusion: The study concluded that community participation and medical care suppliers together can work in the space of maternal and child health wellbeing ought to work together to enhance the male’s attitude regarding BPACR.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202605

How to cite this article:
Khatoon N, Chhugani M,Rahman J. A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (Bpacr) among Males in Selected Community of New Delhi. Int J Nurs Midwif Res.2026;13(2):8-14.

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