Assessment of utilization and knowledge of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram among antenatal mothers in selected rural areas in view to develop an information booklet on Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram.

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Assessment of utilization and knowledge of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram among antenatal mothers in selected rural areas in view to develop an information booklet on Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram. Background: Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) aims to improve maternal and child health services. This study assessed knowledge and utilization of JSSK among antenatal mothers in selected rural community areas. Objective 1. To assess the utilization of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram among antenatal mothers in selected rural areas. 2. To assess the knowledge of JananiShishu Suraksha Karyakaram among antenatal mother in selected rural areas. 3. To find out the association between study findings with selected demographic variables. 4. To develop information booklet on Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram. Material and Methods: A quantitative research approach with a non-experimental descriptive research design was adopted. A total of 160 antenatal mothers were selected using non-probability convenience followed by purposive sampling techniques. Results: Most participants were aged 25-28 years (51.9%), Hindu (77.5%), from joint families (59.4%), educated up to the primary level (48.1%), primipara (60.6%), housewives (78.8%), and had a monthly family income of Rs. 15,001-20,000 (60.6%). A history of stillbirth was reported by 10.6%, mainly due to birth defects, hypertension, infection, or maternal medical complications. Information regarding JSSK was received mainly from neighbours, friends, or relatives (71.3%), followed by health professionals (21.3%) and mass media (7.5%). Regarding utilization, 60% had poor utilization, 21.9% had average utilization, and 18.1% had good utilization. Regarding knowledge, 18.8% had poor knowledge, 56.9% had average knowledge, and 24.4% had good knowledge. Education, occupation, monthly family income, and source of information had a significant association with utilization (p < 0.05). Fisher’s exact test showed no significant association between knowledge and demographic variables (p>0.05). However, variables including age, education, residence, working status, and previous knowledge were reported to be associated with knowledge scores. Conclusion: Most antenatal mothers had average knowledge but poor utilization of JSSK. The study emphasized the need for an information booklet to improve awareness, and a highly significant gain in knowledge was observed after its provision.

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