scholarly journals Knowledge and practice of nursing personnnel regarding the care of neonates under phototherapy at Paropakar Shree Panch Indra Rajyalaxmi Devi Prasuti Griha, Thapathali, Kathmandu

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-88
Author(s):  
Santoshi Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Neonatal Care ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Morbidity Rate ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: High neonatal mortality is a reflection of very poor neonatal care. Hence a specialist should be able to take up leadership role in neonatal care to prevent high mortality and morbidity rate. The study was carried out to determine the knowledge and practice of the nursing personnel regarding the care of neonates with phototherapy. Objectives: To assess the knowledge and skills/practice of nurses regarding the care of neonates with phototherapy. Methods: Descriptive and exploratory research design was adopted for the study from 15th to 30th April, 2007 for two weeks at Paropakar Shree Panch Indra Rajyalaxmi Devi Prasuti Griha, Thapathali, Kathmandu. A semistructured questionnaire was designed to collect the data from 50 respondents working in different wards and they were selected by using Purposive sampling technique. The data collected were analysed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics. The level of knowledge score was converted into percentage and overall adequacy of knowledge was graded according to the following criteria:- If score > 75% highly knowledgeable If score 50 % to 75% moderate knowledge If score <50% inadequate knowledge1. Results: The findings revealed that the majority of the respondents 28 (56%) were highly knowledgeable (the knowledge level of the respondents more than 75 %) and 22 (44%) respondents were with average knowledge (more than 50% and less than75%). No respondents were below 50% level (below 50%). Conclusion: The study attempts to determine the knowledge and practice of nursing staffs regarding the care of neonates with phototherapy. According to the data and information of the respondents the nursing personnel should be provided with in-service education training in relation to care of neonates with phototherapy. This study will be helpful for providing information about existing knowledge and practices of nursing personnel regarding phototherapy. It will help to provide knowledge about the strength and weakness of the services provided by the hospital regarding phototherapy for future researcher. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v2i2.10631  Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, Vol. 2, No. 2, Issue 4, Apr.-Jun., 2013, page: 84-88

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice on Neonatal Care Among Postnatal Mothers in A Selected Teaching Hospital, Kaski District, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 279-284
Author(s):  
Muna Bhattarai ◽  
Rajmi Gurung ◽  
Sunita Gurung ◽  
Sharmila Poudel ◽  
Janaki Mahato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Care Delivery ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Neonatal Care ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Newborn care is an essential component of the health care delivery system to maintain the optimal health of the newborn and reduce mortality and morbidity in newborn. Neonatal care refers to the services which are provided by the mother to their neonates such as maintaining thermoregulation, breastfeeding, hygiene, immunization, and care of umbilical cord. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of neonatal care among postnatal mothers. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted and 150 postnatal mothers were selected using a non-probability, convenient sampling technique. Data were collected by using semi-structured interviews with a Likert scale and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study result revealed that 60.7 percent of the postnatal mother was aged between more than 25 years. The majority of the postnatal mother (60.7%) of had good knowledge and majority of the respondent (80.7%) of had adequate practice regarding neonatal care. Among multigravida mothers, the majority (61.9%) had good knowledge of neonatal care. Where among primigravida mothers, majority (54.2%) had good knowledge. Among multigravida mothers, the majority (78.6%) had adequate practices on neonatal care.Wheres among primigravida mothers; majority (91.7%) had adequate practices. There is a significant association between the level of knowledge and age (P=0.020), occupational status (P= 0.027), and type of family (p= 0.004). It is concluded that multigravida mothers had good knowledge and adequate practices compared to primigravida mothers. Hence, there is a need for awareness programs by government and non-government organizations, especially among first-time pregnant mothers. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 8, Issue-1: 279-284

scholarly journals Knowledge of Women on Early Symptoms of Cancer in Rural and Urban Areas of Mangalore

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 03-07
Author(s):  
Sonia Jacob ◽  
Fatima D'Silva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Urban Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Early Symptoms

AbstractA descriptive cross sectional survey design was adopted for the study to assess and compare the level of knowledge of women on early symptoms of cancer. The sample consisted of 200 women, 100 from urban area of Jeppu and 100 from rural area of Natekal PHC. Stratified Sampling technique was used for selection of the samples. The data was collected by a demographic pro forma and a knowledge questionnaire which consisted of 23 multiple choice and 11 dichotomous (Yes/No) questions.Reliability of the tool was assessed using split half method and the reliability coefficient was found to be 0.9.Though the overall knowledge score of urban women was comparatively higher (38.26) than their rural counterparts (34.79), It was encouraging to note that rural women (53.6%) had better knowledge regarding risk factors and etiology of cancer when compared to urban women (51.02%).In India cancer related mortality is very high due to lack of awareness of the early symptoms leading to delayed screening and increased exposure rate of the risk factors. Nurses play a significant role in the disease prevention and health promotion of patients with cancer. Educational programs on healthful living with cost effective and motivating teaching strategies can be undertaken for the community so as to curb the mortality and morbidity associated with cancer

Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Mothers of Children under Five regarding Zinc Therapy in Childhood Diarrhea

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 169-172
Author(s):  
Dipak Kumar Dhar ◽  
Nilratan Majumder ◽  
Debasish Paul
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Supplementation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Oral Rehydration ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

ABSTRACT Aim Zinc is now considered as an important treatment intervention along with low-osmolarity oral rehydration salts in diarrhea. But awareness about the use of zinc remains low. The present study was conducted with an objective of assessing knowledge and practice of mothers of under-5 children about zinc supplementation in diarrhea. Materials and methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out in the Paediatric Outpatient Department Agartala Government Medical College and GB Pant Hospital, Agartala, Tripura, India, with a sample size of 700 mothers of under-5 children over 2 months. Convenience sampling technique was employed and the data were collected in a structured, interview schedule. Descriptive statistics and tests like chi-square test were used for analysis. Results Only 1.9% of all the respondents (13 out of 700) had heard about zinc therapy in diarrhea. Out of them, 11 mothers had actually used zinc in practice and 7 could tell the duration of therapy. None of them were aware of what benefit is conferred by zinc in an episode of diarrhea. An association between knowledge levels and educational status and occupation of mothers was found to be statistically significant. Conclusion The study reaffirmed the abysmally low level of awareness about zinc supplementation among mothers. Therefore, health education can be used as a tool to promote knowledge and practice of zinc supplementation in diarrhea to reduce mortality and morbidity. How to cite this article Dhar DK, Majumder N, Paul D. Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Mothers of Children under Five regarding Zinc Therapy in Childhood Diarrhea. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(4):169-172.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of the Video Assisted Teaching Program on Thermal Protection of Newborns among Mothers in a Selected Hospital at Mangalore

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 505-513
Author(s):  
Laxmi Paudyal ◽  
Nitu Singh Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Thermal Protection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
Neonatal Care ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Post Test

The Child is always precious so their health too. The maintenance of child health is desired and positively taken so every society has goal of improved level of child health status. Neonatal care begins from premarital age which continues from conception, pregnancy, and childbirth and to the childhood through proper care during each stage. When primary neonatal care is inadequate, then it leads to unavoidable and unacceptable high neonatal morbidity and mortality occurs. Among the concerned care thermal protection of newborn is also one of them since hypothermia is considered silent killer among neonate. To make aware regarding this condition with the aim to find the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program on thermal protection of newborns among mothers this study was conducted. Researcher used an evaluatory approach with a pre experimental, one group pre-test post test design in the study. A self prepared knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge among mothers on thermal protection of newborns followed by video assisted teaching program and again followed by same questionnaire for post test. Split half method was used to test tool reliability and found that tool was reliable (r= 0.86; p<0.05). To select sample of 50 mothers from a maternity hospital non probability purposive sampling technique was used. Findings revealed that the post test knowledge score (15.12±3.41) was higher than pretest knowledge score (9.68±3.27). The calculated‘t’ value in knowledge (8.895 p<0.005) was greater than the table value (1.677). Study found significant association between the pre-test knowledge level on thermal protection of newborn among mothers and selected baseline variables. Study concluded that the video assisted teaching program was highly effective in improving the knowledge of mothers on thermal protection of newborns

scholarly journals A study to assess the knowledge of mothers on home based neonatal care at selected area of rural Bangalore

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1695
Author(s):  
Mohini H. ◽  
Sumanth Shetty B.
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Neonatal Care ◽  
P Value ◽  
Future Health ◽  
New Born ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Source Of Information

Background: The new born signifies the beginning of life and provides a foundation for future health of the nation.  New born care is strongly influenced by women’s social status, health status, home care practices for mother and new born care services. Therefore, the present study has been designed to assess the Knowledge of mothers on home based neonatal care especially among rural mothers.Methods: After the institutional ethical clearance, five hundred mothers having infants belong to Rural Bangalore were selected by a purposive sampling technique. The structured interview schedule containing demographic variables, knowledge of mothers on home based neonatal care with 27 MCQs having four answers was used. The data collected was analysed using SPSS and minitab. The p value less than 0.05 were considered as the level of significance.Results: Mother’s education, occupation, source of information has highly significant relationship with their knowledge (p=0.01). However, religion and family income of the mothers are not associated with their knowledge (p>0.05). The mother’s knowledge, education, occupation, source of information and dietary pattern have significantly associated with their knowledge on home based neonatal care (p<0.05). Conclusion: 64.6% had moderate, 21.8% had inadequate and 14.2% had adequate knowledge on home based neonatal care.  The aspect wise mean knowledge score ranged between 55.3% and 65.3%. Though majority had moderate knowledge on neonatal care, mothers need a regular follow up care in the area of practicing neonatal care.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on the Knowledge Regarding Management of Pre-Eclampsia among Antenatal Mothers

2021 ◽  
pp. 595-603
Author(s):  
Mahesh K. Chaudhari ◽  
Shiwani P. Dandade ◽  
Saurabh D. Borkar ◽  
Shivani K. Borkar ◽  
Archana Teltumbde
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Newborn Health ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Maternal And Newborn Health ◽  
Multisystem Disorder ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Test Level

Background of the Study: Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder with an unknown aetiology that appears as hypertension of 140/90 mm hg or higher with proteinuria after the 20th week in a previously normotensive and non-proteinuric woman. Pre-eclampsia is unique among hypertension illnesses in terms of the effects it has on maternal and newborn health. It is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity around the world. Objectives of the Study: 1. To assess the existing knowledge regarding pre-eclampsia among antenatal mothers. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding pre-eclampsia among antenatal mothers. 3. To find out the association between knowledge score with selected Demographic variables. Materials and Methods: 100 samples were taken from selected Hospital Wardha by Non probability sampling technique. Research design descriptive survey was used. Statistical compare ANOVA and t-test formula used. Results: In pre test Antenatal mothers have 65% fair knowledge regarding pre-eclampsia , and mean knowledge score was 2.02%. In post-test of Antenatal mothers have 52% Excellent knowledge and mean knowledge score was 0.97 % regarding management of pre-eclampsia. Conclusion: It is concluded that In Pre – test level of knowledge score fair was 65 % and mean knowledge score was 2.02 % And In Post - test level of knowledge score excellent was 52 % andmean knowledge score was 0.97 %. Study conclude that their is lack of knowledge of Pre-eclampsia among antenatal mothers. After the completion of the study it is revealed that the planned teaching program was effective in gaining the knowledge regarding management of pre-eclampsia among antenatal mothers. It can improve their health status and prevent from sideeffect.

Assessment of Gap Between Knowledge and Practice of PPES among Healthcare Professionals During Covid-19”

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2736-2738
Author(s):  
Rizwan Sadiq ◽  
Fazal Wadood ◽  
Muhammad Faizan ◽  
Muhammad Abubakar ◽  
Naimal Fatima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Job Title ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
General Wards

Objective: To assess the gap between knowledge and practice of PPEs among healthcare professionals during COVID-19. Study design: Cross-Sectional study. Study setting: Sheikh Zayed Medical College/Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan. Study Duration: May-August 2020. Methodology: A total of 214 Healthcare professionals (including medical and paramedical staff) were included in this study using convenient sampling technique. Data was collected on pre-designed questionnaire. The questionnaire included information regarding age, sex, job title, working station, etc. then data was entered in and analyzed by using SPSS Version. 21. Numerical variables like age was presented as mean ± standard deviation. Categorical variables like sex, job title, working station were shown as percentages. Results: Our study included the subjects with 88 (41.1%) males and 126 (58.9%) females. Mean age of study subjects came out to be 26.6±3.954 years. It is observed that only 95 (44.4%) of the subjects have PPEs; only 85 (39.7%) were provided PPEs from their respective healthcare authorities and 137 (64%) can afford purchasing PPEs on their own. And there is a major gap seen between the knowledge about PPEs/ appreciation of their effectiveness and the practice of PPEs by these healthcare professionals. Regarding PPEs (which include gown, surgical mask, N-95 mask, gloves, goggles, head cover, shoe cover, social distancing, hand sanitizer and hand washing), this lag is seen majorly among the healthcare professionals working in general wards; less among emergency staff and least among the subjects working at flu filter clinic or isolation wards. Conclusion: Majority of healthcare professionals appreciate the effectiveness of PPEs against corona virus but don’t bring them into practice; either due to non-availability of PPEs or they have some attitude problem towards it. Keywords: Healthcare authorities, COVID-19, Knowledge, Practice, PPEs, Availability, Attitude

scholarly journals Knowledge about Neonatal Jaundice among Nepalese Mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
Sharmila Shrestha ◽  
S Maharjan ◽  
S Shrestha ◽  
M A Petrini
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Jaundice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Danger Sign ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Primary Management

Background: Worldwide, Neonatal Jaundice is one of the most common disorders and causes of avoidable brain damage and physical and mental impairment, and probable death in newborns. It is an important contributor to the high neonatal morbidity and mortality in Nepal. Objective: To assess among mothers the knowledge about neonatal jaundice. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 177 mothers in selected village with convenient sampling technique. Results: Findings revealed that around half of the mothers (49.90%) had low level of knowledge (score <50%), 28.60% mothers had moderate level of knowledge (score 50-75%) and only 22%mothers had adequate level of knowledge (score >75%) regarding neonatal jaundice. A large proportion of mothers (84%) believed that danger sign of neonatal jaundice was unable to feed the baby. Few 11% mothers believed that mental retardation and death was the complication of neonatal jaundice. Few mothers (12%) were aware about the cause of neonatal jaundice. Around 74% believed that exposing the baby to the sunlight is the primary management of neonatal jaundice but only 2%heard about the phototherapy. Conclusion: Knowledge about neonatal jaundice was low among Nepalese mothers. Awareness should be created among the expecting mothers about neonatal jaundice and encourage them to take preventive measures to avert neonatal mortality and morbidity.

scholarly journals Keseimbangan Foremilk dan Hindmilk Asi pada Ibu Menyusui

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Suci Rahmani Nurita
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Infant Nutrition ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Morbidity Rate ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Almost All

The infant morbidity rate is the second indicator in determining the child's health status because it is a reflection of the baby's weak immune system. This is influenced by nutritional factors, socio-economic factors and demographics. Breastfeeding is related to the fulfillment of infant nutrition. Almost all babies in Indonesia (96%) have received breast milk but the infant mortality and morbidity rate is still high. It was found that the duration of breastfeeding greatly affects the survival of the baby, which is related to the imbalance of nutrients the baby gets while breastfeeding. The imbalance between the foremilk and hindmilk can cause problems for the baby such as discomfort and pain. Babies can become fussy, the consistency of the stool becomes watery, green and foamy, spit up, bloating and even diarrhea in babies. This research is descriptive in nature. The objective of this research is to describe the balance of foremilk and hindmilk of breast milk in breastfeeding mothers. The population in this study were all mothers who exclusively breastfed who had babies aged 1-12 months in the working area of the Kenali Besar Community Health Center. Sampling using accidental sampling technique with a sample size of 35 people. Data collection was carried out in January-February 2020 at the Kenali Besar CommunityHealth Center of Jambi City by interview using a questionnaire. The research results were analyzed by univariate. The results showed more than half of the respondents had poor knowledge (65.7%), positive attitudes (51.4%), abnormal length of breastfeeding (68.6%), and proper breastfeeding position and attachment (80%). .As many as 65.7% of respondents have an imbalanced of foremilk and hindmilk of breast milk. It is hoped that the health center and health workers will improve health promotion programs through counseling and exposure to lactation management regarding the balance of foremilk and hindmilk breast milk. It is hoped that breastfeeding mothers can balance the foremilk and hindmilk of breast milk by paying attention to the length of breastfeeding as well as the position and attachment during breastfeeding

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice Regarding Breastfeeding among Mothers Attending Immunization Clinic in Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Janaki Parajuli ◽  
Pradip Mishra ◽  
Narbadha Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: Breastfeeding has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality and ensuring optimal growth and development of children. The current study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice regarding breastfeeding among mothers attending immunization clinic.Methods: A cross sectional study was mothers having children under 1 year of age, who attended their children for vaccination and for the treatment of other minor illnesses. The purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the study subjects. Information regarding patients' demographics, knowledge and practice towards breastfeeding were collected from these mothers on a pre-designed and pretested questionnaire.Results: A total of 208 women with children between 6 months and 12 months were included in the study. Their age ranged between 18 and 37 years with the mean of 24.9±4.1. Overall mother's breastfeeding knowledge was good among 35% and excellent among 22% of them while it was unsatisfactory among 43% of the mothers. Breastfeeding in the first 6 months was practiced by 42% of the participated mothers. Only 23% practiced exclusive breast feeding. Among those who breastfed their babies, 51% initiated breastfeeding in the first hour of birth, 21% between 2-4 hours and only 20% initiated it after 24 hours. Only 73% of mother had not given any prelacteal feeding to their babies. No enough breast milk (47.9%), crying hungry (31.5%), work-related problems (13.7%) & mothers' illness (6.8%) were the commonly reported barriers against exclusive breastfeeding.Conclusion: The prevalence of EBF for up to 6 months of age was still low as per WHO recommendations. The mother's perception of “insufficient breast milk” was also the main reason for introducing other foods. Optimal breastfeeding promotion campaigns need to be carried out within the existing health care system such as the antenatal, after delivery and vaccination clinics.Journal of Nepalgunj Medical College Vol.13(1) 2015: 32-39

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