Knowledge and Practice Regarding Prevention of Puerperal Sepsis among Postnatal Mothers in Selected Areas of Kamrup (M), Assam

Background: Postpartum period or puerperium is the period following childbirth during which the body tissues especially the pelvic organs revert back approximately to the prepregnant state both anatomically and physiologically. Each mother has to adjust the physical changes in her own body due to involution and lactation as well as puerperal complication which may occur. Title of the study: A study to assess the knowledge and practice regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis among postnatal mothers in selected areas of Kamrup (M), Assam. Methodology: A quantitative survey approach was adopted to assess the knowledge and practice regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis among postnatal mothers in selected areas of Kamrup (M), Assam. 81 postnatal mothers were selected using multistage simple random sampling technique from selected areas (Lalganesh, Bank Colony, Adagudam, Sankar Nagar, Kailashpur, Sreebhumi Nagar, Hillview Road, Odalbakra, Gobinda Nagar under Odalbakra MPHC of Dhirenpara zone) Kamrup(M), Assam. A structured interview questionnaire and checklist were used to assess the knowledge and practice of the postnatal mothers regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis