Knowledge and Awareness of Antenatal Physiotherapy among physiotherapy students in Mewar University, India: A cross sectional survey based study

Obs-gyanecology physiotherapy

Background: Antenatal care plays a crucial role during pregnancy required for smoother delivery of the baby and in improving neonatal outcomes and also in preventing maternal complications. It mainly focuses on regaining fitness back after delivery. Knowledge and awareness regarding the same is very important among physiotherapy students as they play a key role in returning the female back to their pre-pregnant state. Objective: To check the knowledge and awareness of antenatal physiotherapy among physiotherapy students. Methodology: A e-survey based study was conducted at Mewar University, Rajasthan, India in 2025 using pre-validated self- administered questionnaire where a total of 80 participants were included in this study who were pursuing physiotherapy as a profession between the age group of 20-27 year old to examine the level of knowledge and awareness among themselves. Participants who’ve done some course such as diploma on antenatal physiotherapy were excluded from the study. Results: About 55% (median= 13) participants were aware and had good knowledge regarding antenatal physiotherapy. Most of the students were well aware of the type of exercises recommended during the trimester but knowledge regarding diastasis recti was lacking. Conclusion: There was good knowledge and awareness regarding antenatal physiotherapy in maximum physiotherapy students

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