A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING GARBH SANSKAR AMONG ANTENATAL MOTHERS ATTAINING ANTENATAL OPD IN SELECTED HOSPITALS OF AHMEDABAD CITY

Author Name: 1. Nandini D. Dave, 2.Dr. Chandra Praksha Dekhwat

Volume/Issue: 06/10

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2026-84492861/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Ph.D. Scholar, Venkteshwar College of Nursing, Sai Trirupati University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2. Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Venkteshwar College of Nursing, Sai Trirupati University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT

This descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding Garbh Sanskar—an ancient Indian prenatal practice rooted in the Vedas and Ayurveda—among 60 antenatal mothers aged 20 to 50 years at a selected hospital in Ahmedabad city. Utilizing a quantitative evaluative research approach and a non-experimental descriptive design, the study found that while 95% of the participants were educated and 75% lived in joint families, 60% of the mothers considered Garbh Sanskar a totally new concept. Results indicated that 60% of the mothers had good knowledge, primarily received from senior family members, while 30% had average knowledge and 10% had poor knowledge. Approximately 40% of the subjects expressed faith in the practice, believing in its positive impact on the physical, mental, and spiritual development of the fetus. The study concludes that fostering mental equilibrium through Garbh Sanskar and yoga is crucial for navigating the stressors of pregnancy, suggesting a holistic approach to ensuring a serene journey toward motherhood.

Key words: Garbh Sanskar, Antenatal Mother, pregnancy