Revathi, K (2012) A study to assess the knowledge regarding selected early neonatal infections among antenatal mothers attending the antenatal OPD in Government Head Quarters Hospital, Erode. Masters thesis, Vivekanandha College of Nursing, Tiruchengodu.
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Abstract
The thesis titled “A study to assess the knowledge regarding selected early neonatal infections among antenatal mothers attending the antenatal OPD in Government Head Quarters Hospital, Erode” was conducted by MS.REVATHI.K in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of master nursing during the year 2011-2012. OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the knowledge of antenatal women regarding selected early neonatal infections 2. To determine the relationship between knowledge and demographic variables such as age, religion, educational status, occupation, family income, type of family, place of residence, trimester, immunization status and source of information. 3. To prepare the health education package on selected early neonatal infections based in identified needs of the antenatal mother. The conceptual framework adopted for this study was based on Pender’s health promotion model. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive in nature. The sample consists of 80 antenatal mothers from Government Head Quarters Hospital, Erode. Convenient sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample. The reliability of the tool was r=0.94 for knowledge test. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequencies, percentage, mean, standard deviation and chi square analysis. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: Finding related to selected socio demographic variables ❖ In the present study the maximum number of subjects 36 (45%) were in the age group of 21-25 years, 24 (30%)mothers were in the age group of 25 to 30 years, 14 (17.5%) mothers were in the age group of above 31 years and only 6 (7.5%) were in the age group of below 20 years. ❖ Out of 80 antenatal mothers, majority 65 (81.25%) were Hindus, 9 (11.25%) were Christians and only 6 (7.5%) belongs to Muslim religion. ❖ The maximum number of antenatal mothers 28 (35%) were studied primary school, 24 (30%) were studied Higher secondary school, 26 (32.25%) were Illiterate and only 2(2.5%) were ompleted their graduate. ❖ The maximum number of antenatal mothers 42 (52.5%) were housewife, 26 (32.5%) were private employee, 11 (13.75%) were coolie and only 1 (1.25%) were government employee. ❖ The maximum number of antenatal mothers 27 (33.75%) were in the income of Rs.≤2000/-, 25 (31.25%) were in the income of Rs.2001-3000/-, 15 (18.75%) were in the income of above Rs.4001/- and 13 (16.25%) were in the income of Rs.3001-4000/-. ❖ The majority of antenatal mothers 61 (76%) were belongs to nuclear family and 19 (24%) were belongs to joint family. ❖ The majority of antenatal mothers 34 (42.4%) were residing of urban area and 46 (57.5%) were from rural area. ❖ The maximum number of antenatal mothers 30 (37.5%) were in third trimester, 28 (35%) were belongs to second trimester and 22 (27.5%) were in first trimester. ❖ The majority of antenatal mothers 70 (87.5%) have received tetanus toxoid immunization and only 10 (12.5%) mothers not received tetanus toxoid immunization. ❖ The majority of antenatal mothers 27 (33.75%) have received information regarding neonatal infection from health care workers, 53 (66.25%) have received from family members, none of them have received information from newspaper and television. Findings related to knowledge level of antenatal mothers on selected early neonatal infections Result indicates that 74(92.5%) antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge, 6 (7.5%) of them had moderate knowledge and none of them had adequate knowledge regarding selected early neonatal infections. Findings related to knowledge score of antenatal mothers on selected early neonatal infections Result revealed that, overall knowledge score of antenatal mothers on selected early neonatal infections was rated for the maximum possible score of 76.It ranged 11-41 with mean score of 24.125% and standard deviation percentage of 7.65%. The mean score percentage of overall knowledge was 31.7%. Findings related to aspect wise knowledge level on selected early neonatal infections among antenatal mothers. In the present study reveals that general knowledge about selected early neonatal infections 71 (88.75%) number of antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge and 9 (11.25%) had moderate knowledge. Similarly in other areas, 74 (92.5%) numbers of antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge about neonatal sepsis and 6 (7.5%) of them had moderate knowledge. The 76 (95%) number of antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge about neonatal meningitis and 4 (5%) of them had moderate knowledge. The mother knowledge about neonatal tetanus 61 (76.25%) mothers had inadequate knowledge and 19 (23.75%) of them had moderate knowledge. The mother knowledge about neonatal omphalitis 70 (87.5%) mothers had inadequate knowledge and 10 (12.5%) of them had moderate knowledge. The 61 (76.25%) number of antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge about ophthalmia neonatrum and 19 (23.75%) of them had moderate knowledge. The 43 (53.75%) number of antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge about neonatal hepatitis and 37 (46.25%) of them had moderate knowledge and the 76 (95%) number of antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge about congenital herpes simplex virus infection and 4 (5%) of them had moderate knowledge. Most of them had inadequate knowledge about selected early neonatal infections Findings related to aspect wise knowledge score on selected early neonatal infections among antenatal mothers. General knowledge on infection and newborn, represents the mean score percentage of knowledge was 28.8%, mean of 2.6 and standard deviation 1.39 as variations in their knowledge. The mean score percentage of knowledge regarding neonatal sepsis was 31.4%, mean was 3.77 and standard deviation was 1.03. The mean score percentage of knowledge regarding neonatal meningitis was 29.58%, mean was 3.55 and standard deviation was 1.14. The mean score percentage of knowledge regarding neonatal tetanus was 31.78%, mean was 2.22 and standard deviation was 1.61. The mean score percentage of knowledge regarding neonatal omphalitis was 30.2%, mean was 2.725 and standard deviation was 1.34. The mean score percentage of knowledge regarding ophthalmia neonatrum was 30.15%, mean was 2.41 and standard deviation was 1.71. The mean score percentage of knowledge regarding neonatal hepatitis was 39.5%, mean was 3.16 and standard deviation was 1.51. The mean score percentage of knowledge regarding congenital herpes simplex virus infection was 33.4%, mean was 3.67 and standard deviation was 1.08. Findings related to association between knowledge on selected early neonatal infections among antenatal mothers with selected demographic variables. The present study reveals that knowledge on selected early neonatal infections was influenced by the socio demographic variables of the antenatal mothers such as religion, education, type of family and source of information. Age, occupation, monthly family income, place of residence, trimester of pregnancy and tetanus toxoid immunization status were not significantly associated with the knowledge on selected early neonatal infections among antenatal mothers. RECOMMENDATIONS: ❖ A comparative study can be conducted to assess knowledge regarding prevention of neonatal infections among antenatal mothers residing in selected urban and rural area. A quasi experimental study can be conducted with a structure teaching programme on prevention of neonatal infections among antenatal mothers. ❖ A study can be conducted to assess the knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding prevention of neonatal infection. ❖ A study can be conducted to assess the knowledge of prevention of early neonatal infection among infected mothers. ❖ A comparative study can be conducted to assess knowledge regarding prevention of neonatal infections among selected literate and illiterate antenatal mothers. ❖ A study can be conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of prevention of early neonatal infection among postnatal mothers. ❖ A study can be conducted to assess the knowledge of prevention of early neonatal infection among staff nurses.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Knowledge, Early Neonatal Infections, Antenatal Mothers, Antenatal OPD, Government Head Quarters Hospital, Erode. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Nov 2017 11:59 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Aug 2020 14:57 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/3862 |
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