International Journal of Nursing Care

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Minor Disorders of Newborn - a Narrative Review


Affiliations
1 Dept of Child Health Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
2 Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
3 Dept of Community Health Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


Background: The minor disorders are most common among newborns, neglecting the minor health problem is the one of the factor contributing to the newborn mortality rate. In India most the mothers are not aware of management regarding minor disorders of newborn (vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, physiological jaundice, conjunctivitis, umbilical cord infection, pseudo menstruation, breast engorgement, and skin rashes). In a view of limited studies and resources, important consideration on literature review taken.

Aim: This study aims to investigate in the terms of incidences of minor disorders of newborn including knowledge of postnatal mother regarding minor disorders. To increase the attention of least fathered area but it is early needed of neonatal health in the state of Karnataka will help the nursing personnel to reduce the incidence of minor disorder of newborn.

Method and material: A narrative review undertaken using the following databases in the end of 2010, pub med, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Local Newspaper (THE HINDU), National, International Journals, and Magazines of Karnataka regarding minor disorders of newborn.

Results: Twenty research studies on nursing from databases regarding minor disorders of newborn. The incidence Knowledge of postnatal mothers concludes most of the studies 10 (78%) shows mothers had below average knowledge and 66% mothers showed negative attitude and there was big gap between actual and desired practice in carding newborn.

Discussion: In the National, International literature regarding minor disorders of newborn, the consensus would be needed around the knowledge, attitude, and practice of postnatal mother since the studies and awareness were very less in number.


Keywords

Level of Knowledge, Socio Demographic Variables, Minor Disorders, Newborns, Postnatal Mothers
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Singh M. Ethical and Social Issues in care Newborn. Indian Journal of Pediatrics 2003 May 3; 7(70):417-5.

  • Kumar A. Primary newborn care. Health Action 2002 Nov 5;5 (3):5-7.

  • Philips R. Family centered maternity and newborn care; Neonatology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia; Mosby Year book: 1991.

  • Froese F. Newborn care; Pediatric Nursing. 2 nd ed. New Delhi; Jaypee brother ’s medical publishers (p) Ltd: 2001.

  • Whitter C L. problems of newborn; obstetrical nursing for nurses and midwives. 2 nd ed. Indore; Enar printer: 1982.

  • Gurunath.A.K. Comprehensive View of Maternal and Newborn Needs. Indian Journal of Medical Science 2007 May 10;5(54); http:// www.who.com.

  • Ruth K. Rosen. Developing a pediatric patient family education program. Indian journal of pediatrics 1994 Aug 20; (4) 359-361.

  • Dhaulta P.A. Community Health Nursing Manual. 9th reprint .New Delhi; 2002 available in www.tnai.co.

  • Thomas. S. Perinatal Period and Neonatal Death. Indian Journal of Pediatrics 2005 Oct 14; 72(7): (2). http://www.unicef. Com.

  • Indra Sekhar Rao. Home Based Neonatal Care; Health Action. Nightingale Nursing times 2002 Nov 7; 6(34)7-8.

  • Elizabeth Ashman. Causes of Neonatal Mortality. Nightingale Nursing times 2005 Oct 4; 12(23) 19-21.

  • Basavappa. Neonatal Care. The Hindu. Bangalore; 6 Mar 2008; pp.5.

  • Anthony. Enabling Mothers to Ensure Health of Newborns; Health Action. 2002 Nov 2; 8(6)9-12.

  • Laura. R. Kathryn. Comprehensive Maternity Nursing. 2nd ed London; J.B Lippincott Company: 1994.

  • Brace R Edward. Child Hood Symptoms; pediatrics. 1st ed New York; A Stone song Press Book: 1992. 16. Joy Angels A. common problem of newborn; Maternal and Child Health Nursing. 7th ed Philadelphia; Mosby Year book: 1991.

  • Walia. Care of the Newborn. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1997 Sep 2; 23 (26):535-537.

  • Guha k Depak. Neonatal health problem. Neonatology Principle and Practice. 3rd ed New Delhi; Jaypee brothers Medical Publishers: 2005.

  • Lewder milk, Perry, Bobak. Newborn physiology; Maternity and woman health care. 6th ed New York; Mosby Publication: 2006.

  • Bennet V. Ruth, Linda K. Brown. The newborn; Myles Text Book for Midwives. 13th ed New York.; Churchill Livingstone Publishers: 1999.

  • Betty.R.Sweet. Newborn care; Maye’s A Book for Midwives. 12th ed New York; W.B Saunders Company: 1997.

  • Reeder J Sharon. Normal physiology of Newborn; Maternity Nursing. 5th ed Philadelphia; 1993; J.B Lippincott Company


Abstract Views: 15991

PDF Views: 0




  • Minor Disorders of Newborn - a Narrative Review

Abstract Views: 15991  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

MalarKodi Aathi
Dept of Child Health Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
Akojiam Sangita Devi
Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
Gaurav Kohli
Dept of Community Health Nursing, M.M Institute of Nursing, M.M University Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India

Abstract


Background: The minor disorders are most common among newborns, neglecting the minor health problem is the one of the factor contributing to the newborn mortality rate. In India most the mothers are not aware of management regarding minor disorders of newborn (vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, physiological jaundice, conjunctivitis, umbilical cord infection, pseudo menstruation, breast engorgement, and skin rashes). In a view of limited studies and resources, important consideration on literature review taken.

Aim: This study aims to investigate in the terms of incidences of minor disorders of newborn including knowledge of postnatal mother regarding minor disorders. To increase the attention of least fathered area but it is early needed of neonatal health in the state of Karnataka will help the nursing personnel to reduce the incidence of minor disorder of newborn.

Method and material: A narrative review undertaken using the following databases in the end of 2010, pub med, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Local Newspaper (THE HINDU), National, International Journals, and Magazines of Karnataka regarding minor disorders of newborn.

Results: Twenty research studies on nursing from databases regarding minor disorders of newborn. The incidence Knowledge of postnatal mothers concludes most of the studies 10 (78%) shows mothers had below average knowledge and 66% mothers showed negative attitude and there was big gap between actual and desired practice in carding newborn.

Discussion: In the National, International literature regarding minor disorders of newborn, the consensus would be needed around the knowledge, attitude, and practice of postnatal mother since the studies and awareness were very less in number.


Keywords


Level of Knowledge, Socio Demographic Variables, Minor Disorders, Newborns, Postnatal Mothers

References