A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme Regarding the Management of Selected Neonatal Health Problems among Mothers of Neonates in a Selected Hospital at Kolar District

Abstract

Background: From birth to initial four weeks of life is known as Neonate. The term early neonatal phase describes fundamental week of life. While the late neonatal period refers to the time between 7 and 28 days of existence. Minor newborn health problems are the main cause of morbidity in several children. Particularly common in low birth weight and premature babies and these minor problems may be the indication of major underlying diseases. Methods : The main target of this research is to assess and compare the impact of organised teaching methods on selected minor neonatal health problems among the mother of neonates. The study was carried out at SNR District Hospital, Kolar. There are 60 mothers of neonates admitted in postpartum unit were chosen for the research. The Quantitative Pre experimental study design was employed for the investigation. Mothers of neonates (n=60) were admitted in postnatal ward at SNR district hospital, Kolar were picked up by convenient sampling method. Likelihood of the research clarification of that instrument was evaluated through pilot study. Pre-test was led by utilizing questionnaire method. Treatment then introduced as well as after seven days after testing was performed for the same group. Results : In this research, the investigator analyzed that the average mean percentile of the pre-test result was 27.16% with the mean (8.15) and standard deviation (2.18). The post-test average mean percentage was 77.86 % with mean (23.36) and standard deviation, too (2.33). Interpretation and conclusion: The research found that there is a remarkable advancement in relation to understanding of mothers of neonates after receiving the organised educational programme on management of neonatal health problems. Keywords: Neonates, Teaching, Effectiveness, Health problem