PROBLEMS AND FACILITIES IN PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL CONDITIONS TO RURAL WOMEN AT PALOSI, PESHAWAR

This study discusses problems and facilities in pre-natal and post-natal conditions of rural women at Palosi Peshawar, focusing on the various components of pre and post-natal conditions and facilities available in the area. The researcher selected 30 beneficiaries through purposive sampling technique. Questionnaire and interview schedule were used as the tools of data collection. Data was analyzed and conclusions were drawn. Pertinent suggestions were extended to be considered by the policy makers and other related agencies and organizations. The study explores that most of the respondents were unaware about the complications, facilities, problems and precautions for pre and post-natal care. Maximum of the respondents specified for work pressure in joint family, harsh attitude of in-laws, no female doctor/ purda, no knowledge of RHS, traditional care, no MCHC, no proper care and visit to home by LHV/W, poverty, ignorance and male dominancy as the social problems in the way of pre and post natal care in the target area. Most of the respondents pointed out that menstrual disorder, blood pressure, anemia, vomiting and headache were the health problems during pre and postnatal periods. It is clear from the study that some maternity clinics, female gynecologist, FWC/FWW, LHV/W, TBA, contraceptives, proper treatment, medicines and mother child health care facilities were available at pre and post natal periods, but the respondents were not satisfied. Most of the respondents highlighted that awareness, prescription, precautions / advices, treatment, medicine, contraceptives and checkup as the role of facilitators and service providers in the area