ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON HOME REMEDIES REGARDING MINOR DISORDERS OF NEWBORN AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHERS AT SAVEETHA MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL, CHENNAI

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The birth of a child is a significant event in any family. Neonatal health problems are frequently found ranging from minor physical or physiological peculiarities to the serious life-threatening illnesses. Minor problems should not be ignored lightly without adequate assessment of the conditions. Early diagnosis and management of the serious problems help to overcome lifelong disability and to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality. Nurses are responsible to manage the minor problems and to detect the serious problems for early and prompt management along with appropriate nursing interventions and support to the mother. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM “Assess the knowledge on home remedies regarding minor disorders of newborn among postnatal mothers at Saveetha medical College Hospital, Chennai.” OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1) To assess the level of knowledge among postnatal mothers regarding minor disorders of new-borns. 2) To determine the association between level of knowledge & socio- demographic variables among postnatal mothers regarding minor disorders of newborn. ASSUMPTION ➢ The level of knowledge among postnatal mother differ from individual to individual. ➢ Socio-demographic variables can influence the level of knowledge of postnatal mother of newborn. ➢ Number of childbirth influences knowledge level of postnatal mother regarding minor disorders of new-borns. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A descriptive research design was used. the data was collected from 60 postnatal mother both from outpatient department and postnatal ward of Saveetha Medical College Hospital Chennai. Convenient sample technique was used. After selecting, informed consent was obtained from each sample, privacy and confidentiality was maintained. After completing data collection, Information Booklet on home remedies for minor disorder of newborn was distributed to all postnatal mothers. MAJOR FINDINGS The study results show that the overall knowledge among 60 postnatal mothers that 51(85%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 9(15%) had adequate knowledge regarding minor disorders of newborn among postnatal mothers. CONCLUSION The study revealed that most of postnatal mothers had moderate knowledge. Neonatal health problems are frequently found ranging from minor physical and physiological peculiarities to the serious life-threatening illness. Minor problems should not be ignored lightly without adequate assessment of the conditions. Early diagnosis and management of the serious problem help to overcome lifelong disability and to reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality.

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