A comparative study of reproductive health among working women and housewives in Rewa municipal area.

Research Question: To assess and compare the reproductive health of working women and housewives. Material and methods: a cross-sectional study done on women of reproductive age group (15-49 years) who were selected from the study area by simple random sampling technique. Results: Marriage below 18 years of age was seen in one-fourth working women & half of the housewives. Teenage pregnancy among illiterate housewives was 63.6% as compared 16.6% illiterate working women. About 2/3rd pregnancies in both the study groups were planned pregnancies & 1/3rd was unplanned. 43.1% working women & 27.8% housewives received Full ANC care during their immediate pregnancy. About one-third working women & half of the housewives had history of gynecological problems. Conclusion: The status of the women can be improved by women empowerment.