Abstract:
Pregnancy period is identified by the World Health Organization as special needs short term which is
a season of varying risks. Globally, all developed and developing countries are facing this problem.
While developing countries such as Sri Lanka face more health related problems, particularly the health
problem is seen as serious among plantation populations in Sri Lanka. Although 54% of workers in the
plantation sectors are women and their health is still a problem. Plantation pregnant women in particular
face various health problems during their pregnancy. Poverty, lack of basic infrastructure, malnutrition,
lack of awareness and working environment problems are among the causes. The area selected for the
study was identified Glentilt Estate as a hygiene related problem while the study was conducted using
a mixed method. Questionnaires, structured interviews, case studies, focus group discussions are the
primary data collection tools for the study and Secondary data collection tools for the study were
obtained from World Health Organization Reports, Central Bank Annual Reports, Plantation Annual
Reports and Websites. The collected data were subjected to statistical descriptive analysis and the study
results were obtained. Accordingly, plantation pregnant women are faced with the problem of lack of
proper nutritional supplements and plantation management neglecting the health service of pregnant
women and also the exclusion of these women in the public health services. In face of this, it has been
found that special health programs, awareness programs, guidance and counseling, expansion of
services and special incentives can mitigate the seriousness of the problem.
