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Knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers and prospective mothers in neonatal care and utilization of perinatal care services
Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-204595
ABSTRACT

Background:

The present study was done with the aim to study existing knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) about neonatal care, perinatal care and its services, among mothers (pregnant and lactating mothers).

Methods:

This cross-sectional study was done among 624 pregnant women and in mothers of newborn in both rural and urban areas around Vijayawada during the period from October 2015 to November 2017. A structured questionnaire reflecting KAP about neonatal care and perinatal care services was used in the study. The collected data was placed in a proforma and analysed.

Results:

Rural (53.8%) and urban (46.2%) mothers are equally represented in the present study. There is a slight preponderance of lactating mothers (52.2%). Most of the mothers are homemakers (82.1%) and belong to nuclear families (90.1%). There is a considerable deficiency in the knowledge nearly 45% ad practices nearly 40%, related to the number of ANC's. The proportion of mothers receiving baby's immunization advice from obstetrician is 18.5% and from paediatrician is 26.4%. Neonatal infection prevention was not advised in 71.3% of mothers and 23.5% mothers receive advice from obstetrician and 19.1% from paediatrician. The practice of staring first breast feed within one hour is not implemented about 88% of mothers. Nearly 30% of the mothers are not keeping the baby warm and nearly 90% of the mothers are not aware of KMC.

Conclusions:

The findings of the study conclude that there is a need for systematic and planned health education by the paediatrician and obstetrician to increase the KAP among mothers about neonatal health care.

Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Year: 2020 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Year: 2020 Type: Article