A study to assess the impact of technology basded approach to improve knowledge on health promoting behaviour towards maternal hypothyroidism among antenatal mothers with hypothyroidism
Background: Thyroid hormones are important in the development of the fetus and the placenta as well as in maintaining maternal wellbeing. Thyroid disorders are common in the population as a whole, particularly in women, and therefore are common during pregnancy and the puerperium. Biochemical derangements of thyroid function tests are present in approximately 2.5–5% of pregnant women. In addition to adverse obstetrical outcomes; maternal hypothyroidism is associated with adverse neonatal outcomes.