scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE RELATED TO BREAST FEEDING AMONG PRIMI POSTNATAL MOTHERS IN MAHILA CHIKITSALAYA, JAIPUR

2021 ◽  
pp. 699-703
Author(s):  
Annamma Sumon
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Status Occupation ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Antenatal Visits

INTRODUCTION: Children bring fragrance and meaning to life. They are a gift to us from God and we are the gardeners to meet their needs. We can provide the best to them by proper nourishments, love, attention, care and good health. Today’s children are citizen of tomorrow and to have a strong-shouldered man a child should be free from morbidity. Mahler, who was the Director General of the W.H.O. in 1984, stated that “children are a priceless resource and a nation which neglects them does so at its peril”. Healthy children are the greatest resource and pride of the nation; the children ought to be healthy and happy to become productive adults of the future. To give them a happy and healthy childhood, we must safeguard their total health right from the beginning. AIM OF THE STUDY: Assess the knowledge and practice related to breast feeding among primi postnatal mothers. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A descriptive study was carried out to assess the knowledge and practice of 100 primi postnatal mothers selected by purposive sampling, in Mahila Chikitsalaya, Jaipur (Rajasthan) and were assessed by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis. RESULT: The findings of the study reveals that the level of knowledge shows that majority (43%) of the sample had moderate knowledge regarding breast feeding and (46%) had moderate practice of breast feeding. However, the majority of the demographic variables such as age, religion, educational status, occupation, monthly income, place of residence, source of information and number of antenatal visits were significantly associated with knowledge of primi postnatal mothers regarding breast feeding and selected demographic variables is accepted. Variables such as age, religion, educational status, occupation, monthly income, place of residence and number of antenatal visits were significantly associated with practices of primi postnatal mothers regarding breast feeding and selected demographic variables is accepted. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that primi postnatal mothers have moderate knowledge and practice regarding breast feeding as per current research recommendations. KEY WORDS: Knowledge, Practice, Primi Postnatal mothers, Breast feeding.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Postnatal Mother in Newborn Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 52 (190) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tumla Shrestha ◽  
Saraswoti Gautam Bhattarai ◽  
Kalpana Silwal
Keyword(s):  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Newborn Care Practice ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Introduction: Neonatal mortality has continued to increase as a percentage (>60%) of overall infant mortality. Any further reduction in infant mortality is dependent on saving more newborn lives. It is possible if their mothers are knowledgeable and provide proper newborn care. Therefore, the objective of the study was to find out knowledge and practice of the postnatal mothers about newborn care.Methods: A descriptive study was done among 100 purposively selected post natal mothers admitted in Teaching Hospital. Newborn care practice was observed among 20 mothers and comparison was done between knowledge and practice. Semi-structured interview questionnaire and observation checklist was used to collect the data. The descriptive statistics was used.Results: Respondents’ mean knowledge was on keeping newborn warm 44.2, on newborn care 47.2, on immunization 67.33, on danger signs 35.63. All (100%) respondents had have knowledge and practice to feed colostrums and exclusive breast feeding, 70 (70%) knew about early initiation of breastfeeding. Mean knowledge and practice of respondents was on measures to keep warm 8.5 and 17. Although 60 (60%) had knowledge to wash hands before breastfeeding, and after diaper care, only 10 (10%) followed it in practice. Mean practice of successful breast feeding was 37.5, 12 (60%) applied nothing kept cord dry. Conclusion: Postnatal mothers have adequate knowledge on areas like early, exclusive breast feeding, colostrums feeding, they have not much satisfactory knowledge in areas like hand washing, danger signs etc. While comparing knowledge with practice regarding newborn care, practice looks better in many areas._______________________________________________________________________________________Keywords: knowledge; newborn care; practice; postnatal mother.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Mother regarding Exclusive Breastfeeding having Infant at a Tertiary Level Hospital, Kathmandu

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-206
Author(s):  
TM Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Type Of Delivery ◽  
Level Hospital

Introduction: Promotion of exclusive breastfeeding is a cost effective intervention to reduce infant mortality in developing countries. The objective of this study was to identify knowledge and practice of mothers regarding exclusive breastfeeding. Material and Methods: This was a descriptive exploratory study carried out in the immunization clinic of tertiary level hospital in Kathmandu. A total of 323 mothers who came for immunization of six months to one year were selected as the sample for the study by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. Semi - structured interview questionnaire was used to collect the data both on knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding, from 13th July to 8th September 2014. Results: Study findings revealed that 84.5 % of the respondents were aware of the correct meaning of exclusive breastfeeding and 49.5 % of the respondents practiced exclusively breastfeeding to their children up to 6 months. There was statistically significant association of respondent’s level of knowledge regarding exclusive breast feeding with their educational status (p = 0.034, OR = 1.7, 95% CI = 1.03-2.66) and type of delivery (p = 0.005, OR = 1.9, 95% CI = 1.2-3). Likewise, a significant association was seen between respondent’s level of practice regarding EBF and type of delivery (p = 0.005, OR = 1.9, 95% CI = 1.2-3). Conclusion: Study concludes that only about half of the mothers tended to have adequate knowledge regarding exclusive breast feeding. However, practice of exclusive breastfeeding for up to six months tended to be low so there should be efforts on encouraging and counseling for exclusive breast-feeding up to six months in hospital, community and immunization clinic.

scholarly journals Effect of Peppermint Water V/S Lanolin Ointment Application in Management of Cracked Nipple among Lactating Postnatal Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Jisha K Jayan ◽  
Santy John ◽  
Reshmi Siby
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Postnatal Women ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background of the study: Breast feeding is considered as the ideal method of feeding and nurturing infants. It is a dream for most mothers to have comfort in breast feeding, but sore nipples are still a common problem and pain or cracks frequently occur after breast feeding. The present study evaluated the Effect of peppermint water v/s lanolin ointment application in management of cracked nipple among lactating postnatal women. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the intensity of cracked nipple in lactating post-natal mothers, to compare the effect of Peppermint water and Lanolin in the management of cracked nipple, to find out the association between the pre interventional level of cracked nipples and selected demographic variables. Methodology: The study design used was Quasi experimental two group pretest posttest design. Consecutive sampling was used to select 60 postnatal mothers with cracked nipple who met the sample selection criteria. Informed consent was obtained from the samples who fulfils the inclusion criteria. The tools used in this study were modified visual analogue scale, nipple soreness rating scale, nipple trauma scale. Out of 60 samples 30 were selected for Peppermint water application and 30 were selected for Lanolin ointment application. Results: The data when analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics revealed a significant reduction in the level of pain, soreness and trauma after the application of Peppermint water compared to lanolin ointment. There was no association between pre interventional level of cracked nipple and selected demographic variables. Conclusion: The study concluded that Peppermint water is better than Lanolin ointment in management of cracked nipple among postnatal mothers. Cracked nipple is a prevalent problem among postnatal mothers and health care personnel should be equipped with good assessment tools and cost-effective interventions. Key words:Peppermint water, Lanolin ointment, Cracked nipple, Lactating postnatal women

scholarly journals Attitude of Teachers on Learning Disabilities in Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranjeetha Golde Vincent
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Private School ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
School Experience ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Special Training

The study was intended to compare the attitude of government and private school teachers of grades I-IV on learning disabilities in children. The results revealed that teachers of these schools had only moderate level of attitude towards learning disabilities in children. Further, a significant association was seen between demographic variables like monthly income, place of residence and present school experience and selected features related to learning disabilities. Significant association was observed with teachers’ gender; having special training to handle children with learning disabilities; having children with learning disabilities in the classroom and the attitude level of the teachers towards the same

scholarly journals A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING ILL EFFECTS OF CARBONATED DRINKS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN A SELECTED SCHOOL OF, ALAPPPUZHA DISTRICT.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Josini. T. Chacko
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Carbonated Drinks ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Carbonated Drink

A non experimental descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding ill effects of carbonated drinks among adolescents. The study was conducted in Govt. High school, Nooranadu in Alappuzha district. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding ill effects of carbonated drinks among adolescents and to find out the association between the levels of knowledge regarding ill effects of carbonated drinks among adolescents with selected socio-demographic variables. Quota sampling technique was adopted to select desired samples. The samples obtained were 60 adolescents in between the age group of 13-18 yrs studying in 8th 9th and 10 standards. The data were collected by means of structured knowledge questionnaire. The result showed that out of 60 samples majority (85%) of them having average knowledge ,minor proportion (10%)of them having good knowledge and tiny proportion (5%) of them having poor knowledge regarding ill effects of carbonated drink. The association between level of knowledge and selected demographic variables showed that only educational status of father had association with level of knowledge( p <0.05)

scholarly journals ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF REPRODUCTIVE AGED TRIBAL WOMEN ON FAMILY WELFARE METHODS

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
Sahbanathul Missiriya ◽  
Mohana Priya ◽  
Pavithra G. ◽  
Pavithran G. ◽  
Priyanka K. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Tribal Population ◽  
Maternal Complications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tribal Women ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Family welfare program has met with only marginal success due to different levels of awareness and acceptance of methods of family planning in various socioeconomic groups. Unmet needs of family planning are more in tribal population of the country. With this background the study was done to assess the knowledge and practice of family welfare methods among tribal women and to associate the knowledge of family welfare methods with the selected demographic variables.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A community based descriptive cross-sectional study was done. Reproductive aged women of 15-45 y were selected by convenient sampling method in the tribal area of Jawadhu hills.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 200 women, 188 (94%) of them had inadequate knowledge, 12(6%) had moderate and none of them had adequate knowledge and practice of family welfare methods. There was no significant association between the knowledge and practice of the family welfare methods and the selected demographic variables such as age, educational status and education of her husband, religion, occupation, income, number of living children as well as source of family welfare information.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Use of contraceptive methods among tribal population is influenced by various factors. Health care provider should find the unmet needs of the individual tribal women before motivating them to adopt any suitable family planning methods to reduce the maternal complications.</p>

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INFORMATION BOOKLET ON HOME REMEDIAL MEASURES FOR BREAST ENGORGEMENT

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 008-012
Author(s):  
Sherin Sara Eapen ◽  
Fernandes Philomena
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Status ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Remedial Measures ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

AbstractThe study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an information booklet on Home remedial measures for breast engorgement among postnatal mothers. An evaluative approach with one group Pre test Post test design was used for the study. 40 samples were selected using simple random sampling method. The present study was conducted in Justice K. S. Hegde Charitable hospital Mangalore. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant difference between Pre test and Post test knowledge was found (t=14.788,p<0.05). The study findings showed that the information booklet was highly effective in improving knowledge of the postnatal mothers by providing an information booklet on home remedial measures for breast engorgement. There was no significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables such as age, residing area, educational status, source of information, occupational status, parity.

Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Regarding the Prevention and Management of Malnutrition Among Preschool Children – A Cross Sectional Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahfouz R. Nath ◽  
C. Kanniammal
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Malnutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children throughout the world. Malnutrition has been responsible, directly or indirectly for 60% of the 10.9 million deaths annually among children under five. The research study was aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of mothers of preschool children regarding the prevention and management of malnutrition. The design used was descriptive cross sectional survey. The study was conducted in a coastal setting of Trivandrum district with a sample size of 115. Data collection was done by self administered structured questionnaire by conducting mothers meeting at selected Anganwadis. According to the results of the study 19.1% of mothers had good knowledge and 34.8 % of mothers had poor knowledge. Regarding practice only 24.3 % of mothers reported good practice while 36.6 % of mothers reported poor practice. There was a strong association between the knowledge and Practice of mothers and selected socio demographic variables such as educational status of mothers and socio economic class (p less than 0.01)). The study findings can be used for planning targeted nursing interventions in coastal areas for mothers of preschool children.

Assessment of knowledge and practice of vaccination of dogs against rabies by dog owners in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Audu Onyemocho ◽  
Agwa Moses ◽  
Aboh Kisani ◽  
Omole Namben Victoria ◽  
Anejo-Okopi Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Dog Owners ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Rabies, one of the oldest and fatal infectious diseases known to human race, is transmitted by infected dogs. The global target of zero dog-mediated rabies human deaths has been set for 2030; however, the realization of this goal poses challenges in most low-income countries where rabies is endemic due to weak surveillance. Dogs have been increasingly deployed for domestic uses over the years, especially for security purposes. This study assessed the assessment of knowledge and practice of vaccination of dogs against rabies by dog owners. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study was employed to study 400 dog owners in Makurdi metropolis through multistage sampling techniques. Sighting of valid dog vaccination card was used as criteria for current vaccination. Bivariate analysis was carried out to establish the relationship between the respondent knowledge of rabies and dog vaccination with significant value set at P < 0.05. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 31 (Â ± 0.8) years, majority of them had tertiary and secondary education (40.0% and 39.0%, respectively), 26.0% were traders, and 50.0% were married. Overall, 73.0% of the respondents had good knowledge score, 61.0% had seen at least a rabid dog in their life time, and 74.0% have a history of dog vaccination, but evidence of up to date vaccination of dogs by owners was seen in only 18.0% of all the vaccination cards sighted. The relationship between the educational status of the respondents, their knowledge score, and their dog vaccination was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Knowledge of rabies among dog owners in Makurdi was good, but the practice of dog vaccination was poor. Educational status was a good predictor of practice. Awareness campaign on dog vaccination should be strengthened and adequate measures should be put in place at the veterinary hospitals in Makurdi for vaccination of dogs.

The Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module On Knowledge Regarding HIV Among Drivers (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamil Selvi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

BACKGROUND HIV infection is one of the most leading infections in the world. According to WHO HIV constitutes to be a major global public health issue, having claimed almost 33 million so far. There were an estimation of 38.0 million people living with the HIV at the end of 2019. As a result of concerted international efforts to respond to HIV , coverage of services has been steadily increasing. In 2019, 68% of adults and 53% of children living with HIV globally were receiving lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is no cure of HIV infections , however effective antiretroviral drugs can the control of virus and help onward transmission to other people. The knowledge regarding HIV infections in the public is a not much. The study focuses on the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding the HIV among the drivers in Kancheepuram, Chennai. The objectives of the study was to assess the pre and post test of the self instructional module. For the study 60 samples were adopted by purposive sampling technique. The pre test was conducted by giving the structured questionnare then the module was given and then the post assessment was conducted. The study was conducted for 1 week. In the pre assessment 52(86.7%) were having inadequate knowledge and 8(13.3%) had moderately inadequate knowledge. In the post test 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10(16.67%) has adequate knowledge. The effectivess of self instructional module was calculated by the paired t test (t=12.880) was found to be statistically highly significant at p<0.001 OBJECTIVE To assess the pre test level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. (2)To determine the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV among drivers. (3)To find the association between the level of knowledge with their selected demographic variables METHODS Quantative research approach and pre experimental one group pre test post test design was used to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV to drivers. After obtaining permission from Saveetha College Of Nursing , the investigator selected 60 drivers by using purposive sampling technique. The sample who met the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique . The investigator introduced and explained the purpose of the study to the samples and obtain the written confirmed. The purpose of the study were explained to the drivers. Section A: It consist of the demographic variables which include Age, sex, education. Occupation, monthly income, religion, marital status, type of family and dietary pattern.Section B- It consist 25 multiple choice questions to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module. RESULTS The drivers most of them 26(43.3%) were in the age group of 41 – 50 years, all 60(100%) were male, 45(75%) were private employee, 21(35%) had monthly income of 9000 – 11000 and above 11000 respectively, 45(75%) were married, 32(53.3%) belonged to nuclear family 45(75%) were non-vegetarian. Section B : Assess the pretest level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. The finding of the pretest 52(86.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 8(13.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge. Whereas in the post test, 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10( 16.67%) had adequate knowledge on HIV among drivers CONCLUSIONS The findings revealed that the existing level of knowledge on HIV among drivers was improve the knowledge about HIV to be effective awareness by administered self instructional module

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