International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

The purpose of this study is to examine the correlation between prenatal factors and the type of delivery among postnatal mothers. The sample consists of 100 postnatal mothers (Group I - 50 preterm deliveries), (Group II - 50 term deliveries). The researcher used the quota sampling technique for this study, and the content validity was obtained from experts in various nursing specialties. The investigator prepared a structured interview questionnaire method for data collection. The study revealed that the following factors were promoting term delivery regular antenatal check-ups, routine household activities, adequate diet, rest and happiness, caring by the family members during pregnancy, and monthly income of more than Rs. 2001-6000. It was also found that some factors were influencing preterm delivery such as joint family, history of abortion at one time, age at first pregnancy between 18 – 21 years, inadequate antenatal check-ups especially in the third trimester, monthly income between Rs. 1001 – 2000, consanguinity, antepartum hemorrhage, twin pregnancy, oligohydramnios, job, and inadequate sleep then rest during pregnancy.

Background: The neonatal period is the most susceptible phase of life. The aim of this study was to assess the causes and factors associated with neonatal mortality.

Methodology: This study was a Retrospective study of medical records for 2 years (Jan. 2020- Dec. 2021). The age, sex, gestational age, and morbidity and mortality profile of all SNCU admissions in 1 year were determined, and the difference between inborn (those born in Hospital) and outborn (neonates delivered outside and referred) was calculated.

Results: Of the 1600 neonates admitted, 61.5% neonates were males, 57.4% were Inborn and 42.8% were outborn. Approximately, 33.4% were preterm, and renal cardiovascular (20.4%), Neurological disorder (18.6%), and Respiratory related infection (19.1%) were the chief morbidities. The chief causes of mortality were low birth weight with AOR 1.29 (0.836-2.0120), respiratory support that includes O2 with AOR 5.817 (3.367-10.051), CPAP with AOR 4.902 (2.745-8.754), CMV with AOR 4.251(2.184-8.274) and Level of Care with AOR 4.85 (3.102-11.471). This factor was statistically associated with neonatal mortality.

Conclusion: Low birth weight, respiratory support, neonate size, and degree of care were all found to be associated with newborn mortality in this study. As a result, hospitals ought to emphasize enhancing antenatal, intrapartum, and standardized care for newly admitted infants. A prospective study is what we suggest.

Introduction: Human milk is uniquely tailored to meet the nutrition needs of human infants. It has the appropriate balance of nutrients provided in easily digestible and bioavailable forms Every infant & child has the right to good Nutrition according to the ‘Convention on the rights of the child. The WHO & UNICEF recommend Early initiation within 1 hour of birth, Exclusive for 6 months & complementary at 6 months with breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or Beyond. Approx 44% of infants 0-6 months exclusively breastfed over the period of 2015-2020.

Aim of the study: A study to identify the factors affecting breastfeeding patterns among mothers in a selected area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Methodology: Retrospective exploratory design was used to explore the problem. A total of 66 (sixty-six) mothers who were fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique and data were collected by interview method.

Result: The study findings show that Lactational, Nutritional, Milk Pumping, and Medical & Life Style were the main factors that might be affecting breastfeeding patterns among mothers. There was only an association between Milk Pumping Factors with socio-demographic variable birth weight at 0.05 level of significance.

Conclusion: The study result shows that Mothers who were having infants (0-1 yr) were not able to feed two hourly & There must be a need to skillfully manage and try to minimize the risk.

Introduction: Nature massages babies in the womb, where contractions rhythmically squeeze and push, providing stimulation to the baby, studies show that the more the babies are touched, nurtured, and tenderly massaged, the happier and more balanced they grow.2 Massaging the baby helps to fulfill their emotional, psychological, and physical needs. It enhances bonding, improves sleep patterns, stimulates, circulation, improves digestion, and facilitates food absorption resulting in faster weight gain by constant massaging, the infant's level of stress hormones reduces, and as a result, it improves immune function.4

Objectives: To assess the pre-weight among low birth weight neonates to olive oil massage in the experimental and control group; to compare the pre and post-test weight among low birth weight neonates to olive oil massage in experimental and control groups; to find out the significant association between olive oil massage among low birth weight neonates with selected demographic variables in the experimental and control group.

Methodology: The research design used was a quasi-experimental design. The samples for the study were chosen using the quota sampling technique, 20 in the experimental group and 20 in the control group. Background factors of each sample were collected by interview and observation method, weight was recorded by the electronic weighing machine. The setting was Government Kamla Nehru Hospital, Bhopal. The olive oil massage was done for 10 days in the experimental group. Pre and post-weight were recorded. Data obtained were edited, organized, analyzed by using SPSS (Version 10) and interpreted by descriptive and inferential statistics.2

Results: Gathered data were analyzed based on the objectives using inferential and descriptive statistics with SPSS (Version 10) package Level of probability <0.05 considered to be significant. There was a significant increase in weight after olive oil massage among low birth weight neonates t = -11.964 (P=0.001) in the experimental group. The post-test mean weight among low birth weight neonates in the experimental and control groups was significantly high t–7.035 (P=0.001) was significant.4 There was no significant association between background factors on mother and neonates and weight gain among low birth weight neonates in the experimental group (P > .005). The t value=4.462 (p=0.140) was not significant.4Conclusion: The findings of the study showed that there was a significant (p<0.05) weight gain in low birth weight neonates after Olive oil massage in an experimental group no selected background factors had any significant association. The conclusion of the study was that olive oil massage was effective in weight gain among low birth weight neonates.

Background: In the present years, the age at which parents start and finish toilet training their children has increased. To cope with the problems caused by this later completion, it is essential to raise the knowledge of mothers of toddlers regarding toilet training.

Objectives: (1) To assess the pre-test knowledge score regarding toilet training among mothers of toddlers. (2) To assess the post-test knowledge score regarding toilet training among mothers of toddlers. (3) To compare the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores regarding toilet training among mothers of toddlers. (4) To find out the association between knowledge scores regarding toilet training among mothers of toddlers with the selected demographic variables.

Methodology: Quantitative Quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test research design was selected to conduct the study. 70 mothers of toddlers were selected as samples based on exclusion and inclusion criteria through a non-probability purposive sampling technique.

Results: The mean pre-test knowledge of mothers of toddlers was 11.08 ± 1.73, whereas the mean post-test knowledge of mothers of toddlers was 16.64 ± 1.03. The findings revealed that the pamphlet was statistically effective (t = 22.63* p-value 0.0001*) and the association between post-test knowledge and selected demographic variables of toddlers such as age in years (f = 3.50, p-value 0.03*) and number of children (f = 4.37, p-value 0.01*) were statistically significant.

Conclusion: The pamphlet helped the mothers of toddlers to increase their knowledge regarding Toilet Training of Children.