A STUDY TO ASSESS EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON MANAGEMENT OF LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT BABY AMONG THE POST- NATAL MOTHER

Author Name: 1. Smiral Gameti, 2. Hitiksha Rathva, 2.Keya Rathva, 2.Meghna Rathva, 2. Yamuna Rathva, 2. Parth Rathva

Volume/Issue: 05/04

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2024-28921952/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
2. B.Sc. Nursing Students, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

ABSTRACT

Low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams. Babies weighing less than 1,500 grams at birth are considered very low birth weight. Low birth weight is most often caused by premature birth. Some babies with low birthweight are healthy, even though they're small. But having a low weight at birth can cause serious health problems for some babies. Low birth weight is further categorized into very low birth weight (VLBW, <1500 g) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW, <1000 g). The objective of this study is to assess the Knowledge of mother regarding management of low-birth-weight baby among the post-natal mother. In this study quantative research approach and descriptive research design and convenience sampling technique was used to assess the effect of health education on management of low-birth-weight among the post-natal mother. The study findings showed that in pretest majority 41(68.0%) had average knowledge, 15(25.0%) had good knowledge, 4(7.0%) had poor knowledge where as in post-test majority 54(90.0%) had good knowledge, 6(10.0%) had average knowledge of postnatal mother. health education plays a vital role in improving the management of low-birth-weight babies among postnatal mothers. By providing mothers with knowledge and skills related to feeding, hygiene, monitoring growth, recognizing illness signs, and seeking medical help promptly, health education programs contribute significantly to better health outcomes for these vulnerable infants. Empowering mothers through education enhances their confidence and ability to provide appropriate care, ultimately promoting the well-being and development of low-birth-weight babies.

Key words: Health education on low-birth-weight, postnatal mother, low-birth- weight