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Knowledge regarding prevention of neonatal hypothermia among postnatal mothers in rural Waghodia, Vadodara: A community-based descriptive study
Mansi Darji and Roma Patel
Year : 2026 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 117-119
Received on: 27/01/2026
Revised on: 19/02/2026
Accepted on: 07/04/2026
Published on: 01/05/2026
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Mansi Darji and Roma Patel( 2026).
Knowledge regarding prevention of neonatal hypothermia among postnatal mothers in rural Waghodia, Vadodara: A community-based descriptive study
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 11( 3), 117-119.
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Abstract
Neonatal hypothermia is a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in rural and resource-limited settings. Maternal knowledge is essential for effective neonatal thermal protection. To assess the knowledge regarding prevention of neonatal hypothermia among postnatal mothers and examine its association with selected demographic variables. A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 postnatal mothers in rural villages of Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Participants were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured demographic questionnaire and a validated knowledge questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Nearly half of the mothers (48.0%) had moderate knowledge, while 26.7% had good knowledge and 25.3% had poor knowledge. Adequate knowledge was observed in early breastfeeding (69.3%) and skin-to-skin contact (65.3%), whereas lower knowledge was noted in maintaining warm room temperature (54.7%). Significant associations were found between knowledge and education (p = 0.012), age (p = 0.019), and family type (p = 0.043). Postnatal mothers demonstrated moderate knowledge regarding neonatal hypothermia prevention. Structured nurse-led educational interventions are necessary to improve maternal knowledge and neonatal health outcomes.
Keywords
Neonatal hypothermia, Maternal knowledge, Newborn care, Thermal protection, Community nursing.
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