Abstract:
A cross sectional study was conducted and necessary data was collected by a unity survey
using an interviewer administrated questionnaire. A total number I of 5fO postpartum
mothers were interviewed for the study. The interviews were conducted by trained
interviewers (public health midwives) at the respondents' houses during August and
September 2007. Number of total reported morbidities varied significantly with MOR area,
et1city, highest educational attainment, and total family income. Mean number of total I
reported morbidities was high in mothers from Cheddikulam MOR area
