EFFECTIVENESS OF INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION REGARDING IMPACT OF MOBILE PHONE USAGE DURING PREGNANCY ON KNOWLEDGE AMONG ANTENATAL MOTHERS IN SELECTED PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE AT KANCHIPURAM

Abstract

Mobile phones have changed everyone’s life, being a portable electronic device primarily used for communication. Public concern about mobile phone-related health risks is increasing due to widespread use. Even minor risks may have major public health consequences⁸. Mobile devices emit electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation in the 100 kHz–300 GHz range. EMF absorption increases with longer usage, multiple devices, prolonged calls, and proximity to the body. Notably, devices still emit radiation in flight mode. If RF radiation levels are high enough, they can raise body temperature, though low-level emissions raise concerns about health effects like headaches and tumors⁹.