Title: A Study of Attitude, Awareness and Practice on Female Feticide of Pregnant Women in Bikaner of Rajasthan
Authors: Dr Seema Mehta, Aarti acharya, Dr Rattiram Meena, Dr Rekha Acharya, Dr Gaurav Sharma
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i1.153
Abstract
Background: Skewed sex ratio is an issue of major concern and has long-term social and demographic consequences.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in ANC center of Medical college Hospital, Bikaner of Rajasthan in 400 pregnant women. A pre-tested and pre-structured questionnaire was used to collect information on their knowledge and attitudes towards gender preference and female feticide.
Results: Out of 400 pregnant women selected for interview, 55% were unaware of the legal age of marriage but 77.5 % knew that pre-natal sex determination can be done and 81% were also knowing USG technique used for sex determination. However 67.5% were unaware about PNDT Act.
Conclusions: It is necessary to gear the efforts against this social malady by intensive IEC campaigns for raising awareness about rules forbidding pre-natal sex determination and strict implementation of PNDT Act.
Keywords: Female feticide, Attitude, Awareness, Practice, Pregnant women.
