Assessment of Knowledge on Key Pregnancy Risk Factors among Primipara Mothers in West Bengal

This descriptive study assessed the knowledge of 60 primipara mothers in West Bengal regarding antenatal risk factors like gestational diabetes, hypertension, advanced maternal age, and anaemia. Using a structured questionnaire, findings indicated a significant knowledge gap, with 68.33% unaware of key risks. Socioeconomic and educational backgrounds greatly influenced awareness; lower-income and less-educated mothers showed particularly poor knowledge. Only 31.67% had heard of gestational diabetes, and 18.33% recognized complications of advanced maternal age. The study highlights the urgent need for educational interventions to improve awareness and promote better maternal-fetal health outcomes, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. The study reveals a significant knowledge gap among primipara mothers in West Bengal regarding antenatal risk factors. Socioeconomic and educational backgrounds greatly influence awareness. Urgent educational interventions are essential to enhance understanding and promote better maternal-foetal health outcomes, especially for socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.