Study of Knowledge and Attitude of Interns and Postgraduates about Tocolytics at M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga

Abstract

Objective: The present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude of tocolytics among interns and postgraduate students of M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga. Materials and Methods: An Observational study was carried out among interns and postgraduate students of M.R. Medical College. 100 students were included during the study period of one and half months from 1^st September to 15^th October 2014. The data was collected in a Proforma which included questionnaire. Results: The results reveals that 71% of students answered correctly about the basics of tocolytics, 77% of students answered correctly about Beta-2 agonists, 66% of students answered correctly about Calcium channel blockers, 73% of students answered correctly about Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 62% of students answered correctly about Magnesium sulfate and 51% of students answered correctly about Atosiban. Conclusion: Results of the study reveals that most of the students are aware and have good knowledge about the pharmacology of tocolytics. Knowledge about newer tocolytics is moderate and needs more awareness.