Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2016

Newborn care practices among mothers: A cross sectional survey

Ms. Archana K Raj

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A cross sectional survey was conducted to assess the newborn care practices among mothers who frequented to pediatric OPD of selected hospital, Trivandrum. The objective of the study was to describe the newborn care practices among mothers. The research design selected for this study was descriptive. The sample for the study comprised of 120 mothers who were recruited using non probability convenience sampling technique. The tool used for the data collection was a structured questionnaire. After obtaining permission from the hospital authorities, the data gathered were analyzed and interpreted according to objectives. The main findings were related to practicing on skin care, eye care, cord care, thermoregulation, east feeding and immunization. The present study elicited the presence of various malpractices in the new born care. The study findings strongly pointed out the fact that there is much need to educate the mothers in newborn care practice 

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijsr  

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Ms. Archana K Raj Newborn Care Practices Among Mothers: a Cross Sectional Survey International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 1 January 2016

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