| Autor: |
K., Gokul Kumar, Boopathirajan, Ramkumar |
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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research); 2024, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p917-923, 7p |
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Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess knowledge and practices of postnatal mothers on essential newborn care. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out within a community with 100 postnatal moms and their newborns. Approval was obtained from the institute's ethical committee. A birth registration at each sub-centre was consulted to compile a list of postnatal mothers who gave birth during the study period and registered using convenience sampling methods. Results: Participants averaged 25.65 years old with a standard deviation of 3.87. Most postnatal mothers (95%) were Hindu, living in joint families (80%), and housewives (94%). Over 50% of the moms had at least a secondary level education, and most of them were from middle-class or higher socioeconomic origins according to the revised BG Prasad's scale-2019. Babies had an average birth weight of 2906±460.4 grams. The majority of the neonates were second-born (46%) with an average gestational age of 38.62±1.76 weeks. The study included nearly equal numbers of male and female neonates. The majority of newborns (74%), weighed 2500-3499 g. On average, newborns were 19.26±8.72 days old during their mothers' postnatal interviews. The average knowledge scores of postnatal moms on Essential Newborn Care (ENBC) were 24.46±6.74. About 50% of postnatal mothers were moderately knowledgeable. Postnatal mothers in Essential Newborn Care (ENBC) had an average practice score of 22.48±4.06. Over two-thirds of postnatal mothers practiced enough. Conclusion: Most postpartum women were moderately informed and satisfied with Exclusive Nursing and Breastfeeding Counseling. There were safety issues in thermal control, nursing, cord care, and eye care, emphasizing the need for education and debunking myths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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