Journal of Neonatal Biology

Awareness among the primipara about neonatal care

21^st Annual Congress on Neonatology & Pediatrics

May 30-31, 2018 Osaka, Japan

Mohammed Zaglul Hai Russeel

Uttara Crescent Hospital, Bangladesh

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Neonatal Biol

Abstract:

A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was carried out at selected area of Gazipur and Mymensingh district in Bangladesh to assess the level of awareness among 107 primipara mothers on neonatal health. Descriptive as well as inferential statistics were used to present data. Mean±SD of age was 21.56±3.77 and 23.41±5.34 in Gazipur and Mymensingh district, respectively. Housewife and service holder were 40% and 60% in Gazipur district whereas in Mymensingh it was 40.4% and 59.6%. About 81.30%, 13.08% and 5.60% respondents had poor, moderate and good awareness on newborn care, respectively. About 82.24%, 14% and 3.73% respondents had poor, moderate and good awareness on neonatal physiological function, respectively. Regarding umbilical cord care 62.61%, 28.97% and 8.41% respondents had poor, moderate and good awareness, respectively. Significant association was found between education of respondents and awareness on newborn care (p<0.05). Statistically significant association was found between occupation of respondents and awareness on newborn care (p<0.05). It is concluded that awareness on neonatal health among primipara mothers was not satisfactory. Effective health education program can be constituted.

Biography :

Mohammed Zaglul Hai Russeel is working in Uttara Crescent Hospital, Bangladesh. He is extending his valuable service in Uttara Crescent Hospital, and has been a recipient of many award and grants. His research experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in wide range of publications in various national and International journals. 
Email:russeel.uch@gmail.com