SLEEP DISORDERS AMONG NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN PAKISTAN

Objective: The aim of the study is to examine and assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the role of antenatal exercises among pregnant women of Pakistan. Materials and Methods: A descriptive crosssectional study was conducted in over 6 months in January 2020 to June 2020 of pregnant women visiting antenatal clinics of Lahore General Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 200 pregnant women in any trimester were included with a self-drafted questionnaire. They were asked regarding their knowledge, attitude, and perception of antenatal exercises. A descriptive analysis of data obtained was done by Microsoft Excel. Results: Knowledge regarding antenatal exercises was satisfactory, 70% of the participants were aware of physical exercises and 40% of the participants had sufficient knowledge of the beneficial role of these exercises. The attitude of the pregnant women toward antenatal physiotherapy was poor, 45% of participants had a positive attitude toward physiotherapy during antenatal visits and 62% of participants perceived those antenatal exercises reduce pregnancy related complications and ensure a safe delivery. The perception of physiotherapy was also poor and only 47% of the participants were exercising their present pregnancy. Conclusion: Knowledge regarding antenatal physiotherapy was satisfactory, but the attitude and perception of the patients were fairly low.

KEY WORDS: Antenatal Excercises Physiotherapy, Attitude, Knowledge, Perception, Pregnancy