Cross sectional study on newborn care practices in a rural area

Authors

  • Chandra Mani Department of Community Medicine, Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India
  • Prabhat Kumar Lal Department of Community Medicine, Darbhanga Medical College, Darbhanga, Bihar, India
  • Laxman Kumar Department of Community Medicine, VIMS, Pawapuri, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20190456

Keywords:

Cross sectional study, Newborn care practices, Rural area

Abstract

Background: NMR contributes to two-third of infant mortality and proper newborn care is essential for achieving the target of reduction in IMR. The present study was conducted to find the newborn care practices in a rural community and to explore the associated factors.

Methods: The present community based cross sectional study was conducted upon children born in the study area within past three months. Mothers were interviewed using pretested proforma.

Results: It was seen that 87.3% children were cared by their mothers, rooming-in was universal, 82.1% children were kept warm, early bathing was avoided by 45.8% mothers, 96.2% of children were given vaccine at birth and umbilical stump hygiene was maintained in 61.3% cases.

Conclusions: The newborn care practices are far from ideal. Community based interventions can be helpful to improve the same.

 

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Published

2019-02-22

How to Cite

Mani, C., Lal, P. K., & Kumar, L. (2019). Cross sectional study on newborn care practices in a rural area. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 6(3), 1000–1003. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20190456

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