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Knowledge Regarding Preconception Care among Women of Reproductive Age in Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Author(s) Ms. Jyotsna Mondal, Mr. Jayanta Das, Ms. Sushmita Pan, Ms. Saptaparni Das
Country India
Abstract Background
Preconception care (PCC) is an important aspect of maternal and child health since it targets preconception biomedical, behavioural and social risks. Even though there has been growing awareness of its contribution to preventing morbidity and mortality for mothers and newborns, awareness and utilization of preconception care services are inconsistent, especially in low and middle income countries. While reproductive and maternal health programmes have come a long way in India, preconception health is not given much attention in the routine healthcare delivery framework.

Objectives
The present study sought to evaluate the knowledge on preconception care among women between reproductive age at Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal and correlate the knowledge score with demographic and obstetric variables.

Methods
A descriptive cross sectional survey design was used in the study. This study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Department and Ward of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata where 125 married women of reproductive age were included. The subjects were chosen using non-probability convenience sampling technique. The data was collected by a structured interview schedule comprising socio demographic data, obstetrical profile and knowledge assessment questionnaire on preconception care. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.

Results
The findings showed that most of the respondents (85.6%) had medium knowledge about preconception care, 10.4% had poor knowledge and 4% had good knowledge. On the domain-wise analysis the highest awareness was observed in the domain of menstrual hygiene (89.6 %), lifestyle practices (88.8 %) and counselling (85.2 %). Comparably low knowledge was seen with mental health (58.4%) and vaccination (60%). There were significant associations (p<0.001) found when comparing knowledge levels with educational status, gravida, complications during childbirth and previous information received about preconception care.

Conclusion
While there was good overall awareness of preconception care, significant gaps existed in certain areas, specifically immunization, mental health and chronic disease prevention. The results suggest specific educational strategies, awareness creation initiatives in the community, and embedding PCC counselling within the scope of routine maternal health care. Enhancing preconception health education via nurses, primary health care providers and reproductive health programmes could help improve mother and baby health.
Keywords Preconception care, reproductive age women, maternal health, knowledge assessment, antenatal care, reproductive health, West Bengal.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.79703
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