Abstract

Introduction: Around 70% neonatal deaths occur in low birth weight and preterm babies. Most studies demonstrated kangaroo mother care to be more effective than incubator care for these neonates but there are limited studies and practices in India. Therefore, the main aim of the study was to assess the acceptability, knowledge, attitude and practice of kangaroo mother care in public health.

Objectives of the Study: To assess the Pre and post test knowledge and practice level of experimental group Primi postnatal mothers regarding kangaroo mother care. To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding kangaroo mother care.

Methodology: The conceptual frame work adopted this studies based on Kurt Lewin’s theory. A quasi experimental non randomized control group design was adopted for this study. A quantitative research approach is used. The tool was valid and reliable. Pilot and main study was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire and observation checklist for assessing the practice .the sample size was 30 primi postnatal mothers, the data was collected before and after administration of video assisted teaching programme  related to Kangaroo Mother Care . The tool used for data collection consisted of self structured multiple choice questionnaire. Data collection was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics, significance of association was calculated by chi-square test and difference of mean knowledge score was calculated by Paired t- test.

Result: The study reveals that the video assisted teaching Programme is highly effective in  improving the Knowledge and practice regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among Primi postnatal  Mothers. The mean post test knowledge score was 25.8 was higher than mean pretest knowledge score 14.3,and the mean post test practice score was 18.7 which was higher than the mean post test practice score16.7.The calculated ‘p’ value for knowledge is 19.82 and for practice is 4.6 which is greater than tabulated value at (p>0.05) level. So it is found to be significant at (p=0.05) level. This indicates that the video assisted teaching Programme was highly effective in increasing the level of knowledge and practice in post test on KMC among Primi mothers in selected hospitals at Raipur.

Conclusion: The present study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching Programme on knowledge and practice regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among Primi Mothers. The result of the study concluded that the video assisted teaching Programme was effective in improving the knowledge and practice of Kangaroo Mother Care among primi postnatal mothers.

Keyword: Knowledge, Practice,Video Assisted Teaching Programme, Kangaroo Mother Care