Problem statement:
A comparative Study to assess
knowledge and practice
regarding essential newborn
care primipara mothers at in
Selected among private and
government hospital
Introductio
Essential newborn care means the basic care
given to a baby immediately after birth to
keep the baby healthy and safe.
WHO in its studies stated that 1/3 neonatal
deaths occur due to the improper care or
due to infections e.g. Pneumonia, tetanus,
neonatal diarrhea etc., most new born deaths
can be avoided by both preventive measures
(such as clean delivery) and by effective
management of complications (management
of infection) and other daily care also have
important preventive effects (breast feeding,
eye care etc.)1. The newborn health
challenge faced by India is more formidable
than that experienced by any other country
in the world
Backgroun
Neonatal period is a very crucial period of life.
It is believed that mothers were the first
nurse who take care and met the primary
needs of the new born babies during wellness
and illness.
All newborns require care in this period to
minimize the risk of illness and maximize their
growth and development. The objective of the
study was to assess the knowledge and
practice on newborn care among primipara
mothers.
It is estimated that out of 3.9 million neonatal
deaths that occur worldwide, almost 30%
occur in India.
Need of the
Assess quality of care:
A comparative study can reveal differences
in the knowledge and practices of primipara
mothers based on where they deliver,
pointing to potential disparities in the quality
of care and education they receive.
Identify knowledge and practice gaps:
By comparing private and government
hospitals, the study can identify specific areas
where knowledge or practice is lacking in one
or both settings, such as in feeding, hygiene,
or recognition of danger signs.
Improve maternal and infant outcomes:
Newborn care is critical, as improper
practices can lead to serious
complications or death. Understanding
these differences can help
bridge the knowledge gaps and
improve practices, directly
impacting infant mortality rates.
Objective
Operational
Study -
"study is a systematic and
objective investigation of a subject
or problem"
- Kumar.R. [2014]
Assess -
”Assess means to evaluate or estimate the
nature, ability, or quality of something.”
- Oxford English Dictionary (OED, 2024)
Knowledge and practice -
“Knowledge and practice refer to the
understanding and application of information,
facts, and skills gained through education or
experience. Knowledge represents what
individuals know and understand, while
practice reflects how they apply this
knowledge in real- life situations to perform
specific tasks effectively.”
-Bloom, B. S. (1956).
Essential newborn care -
“Essential newborn care refers to the care
that every newborn baby needs to minimize
the risk of illness and maximize their growth
and development, regardless of where they
are born or their size at birth.”
- World Health Organization (WHO, 2010).
Primipara mothers -
“A primipara is a woman bearing or who has
borne her first child.”
- Oxford Concise Medical Dictionary
Assumptions
Hypothesi
Variables
Independent Variable-
Dependent Variable-
Research
Data collection &