Aruna, K (2010) The Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Its risk factors among postnatal mothers in the selected hospital in Madurai. Masters thesis, Matha College of Nursing, Manamadurai.
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Abstract
A study to determine the prevalence of low birth weight and its risk factors among postnatal mothers in the selected hospital in Madurai. This study was conducted in government Rajaji hospital in madurai. A quantative approach was used for this study and descriptive research design was applied. The population selected for this study was mothers of low birth weight newborns. The study sample was selected by using purposive sampling technique consisting of 60 samples who fulfils the inclusion criteria. The main study was conducted for 6 weeks. OBJECTIVES: 1. To find out the prevalence of low birth weight babies in the selected hospital in Madurai. 2. To identify the level of risk factors for low birth weight among postnatal mothers in the selected hospital in Madurai. 3. To find out the relationship between the low birth weight and its risk factor among postnatal mothers in the selected hospital in Madurai. 4. To find out the association between low birth weight and the selected demographic variables such as, age, educational status, occupation, type of family, religion, income of the family, area of residence, type of marriage, nutritional pattern, order of the child, sex of the baby, gestational weeks. 5. To find out the association between risk factors and the selected demographic variables such as, age, educational status, occupation, type of family, religion, income of the family, area of residence, type of marriage, nutritional pattern, order of the child, sex of the baby, gestational weeks. HYPOTHESIS: There will be a significant relationship between low birth weight and its risk factor among postnatal mothers in the selected Hospital in Madurai. There will be a significant association between low birth and its selected demographic variables such as, age, educational status, occupation, type of family, religion, income of the family, area of residence, type of marriage, nutritional pattern, order of the child, sex of the baby, gestational weeks. There will be a significant association between risk factors and the selected demographic variables such as, age, educational status, occupation, type of family, religion, income of the family, area of residence, type of marriage, nutritional pattern, order of the child, sex of the baby, gestational weeks. ASSUMPTION: Every child is unique and responds in a unique manner to uterine environment. Poor maternal outcome may be due to negligence of prenatal procedures and prenatal health behavior advice. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: Regarding Prevalence of low birth weight 48% were moderate low birth weight, 43% were very low birth weight and 9% were extreme low birth weight. Regarding level of risk factors the obstetrical factors 63% mild, 33% moderately and 3% Severely influencing the low birth weight. Regarding antenatal factors 87% mild, 13% moderate and no severe risk factor. Regarding nutritional factors 33% were mild, 47% moderate and 20% severe. Regarding fetal factors 62% were mild, 28% moderate and 10% were severely influencing the low birth weight There was a positive correlation between low birth weight and risk factors. There was a significant association between the low birth weight and the selected demographic variables such as, age of mothers, educational status, income of the family, nutritional Pattern, order of the child and Gestational weeks. There was a significant association between risk factors and the selected demographic variables such as, type of marriage, educational status, family income, occupation, religion, area of residence. RECOMMENDATION: Similar study can be conducted using a large sample. Experimental study may be conducted to see the effectiveness for proper antenatal care on risk mother. Explorative study may be conducted to assess the knowledge of the mothers regarding LBW and its prevention. Explorative study may be done to assess the knowledge of the mothers regarding care of low birth weight babies. A comparative study can be conducted among rural and urban mothers. CONCLUSION: Motherhood is a beautiful and joyous experience to a woman and birth weight is a critical determinant for survival in the neonatal period for future. If the baby is born with less weight, it is an anxiety for the mother and entire family. As per the record, the occurrence of low birth weight is high in Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai District. Based on the results the investigator felt that there is a need for good antenatal care to prevent the occurrence of low birth weight. Interactive method of teaching that is question and answer with booklet is an effective method of increasing the knowledge of mothers regarding prevention of low birth weight
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Low Birth Weight, Risk Factors, Postnatal Mothers, Selected Hospital, Madurai. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Paediatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Feb 2018 06:30 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Aug 2020 14:49 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/5706 |
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