Assess The Knowledge Regarding New Born Care Among Primi Gravida Mothers In Selected Hospitals

Research Article
Jisa K Joseph., Mariya Christy., Lipsy P.V., Minu Micheal., Shilpa Ulahannan., Sini P.S., Soby Babu and Jincy M.P
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0806.0374
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
New born care, Primigravida
Abstract: 

The new born health challenge faced by Indian more formidable than that experienced by any other country in the world1 . The aim and goal of newborn care is not only to reduce neonatal mortality but more importantly ensure their intact survival. Hence the study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding new born care among primigravida mothers. The study recommended creating awareness on newborn care during antenatal period itself. The study shows that out of 30 samples 76.66% having moderate knowledge 23.33% having adequate knowledge and nobody had inadequate knowledge regarding newborn care among primigravida mothers and also had association with their age.