A study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding new born care among primigravida mothers in selected rural areas of Byahatti PHC, Hubballi

The new born signifies the beginning of life and provides a foundation for future health of the nation. Newborns need a special care and intensive monitoring and support during this critical period of adaptation. It is possible to increase perinatal survival and quality of human life through prompt and adequate management of newborn. New born care is strongly influenced by women’s social status, health status, home care practices for mother and new born care services. Preparation of mothers for newborn care should start from antenatal period, because it is necessary that all pregnant women should know the different aspect of newborn care such as breast feeding, maintenance of personal hygiene, immunization, thermoregulation and umbilical cord care. A descriptive study was conducted among 100 primigravida in selected rural areas of Byahatti PHC Hubballi. Non Probability; convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample and data was collected by structured Interview Schedule. The research design used for the study was Descriptive Survey Research design. Data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Overall result of the study revealed that the level of knowledge regarding new born care revealed that 33 (33%) had good knowledge, 33 (33%) had average knowledge and 34 (34%) had poor knowledge. Whereas, in the level of attitude regarding new born care revealed that 22(22%) had positive attitude, 61 (61%) Neutral attitude and 17 (17%) had Negative attitude. The study concluded that the Knowledge score was found to be poor and attitude scores were neutral regarding new born care.