Observation on hypothermia among infants less than 2 months in urban slums of Indore City
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Aim: To study Hypothermia in infants of less than 2 months of age in urban slums of Indore city. Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional observational study of 411 infants of below 2 months of age. Period of study: 1 year (August 2015 to August 2016) Results: Infants below 2 months of age when studied in home deliveries; conducted by Trained Birth Attendant’s- 19% were having ‘hypothermia by maternal perception’ Immediately after birth only 47% were covered fully, 52% were only partially covered, while 1% were not at all covered. Immediately post delivery only 24% were kept in skin-to-skin contact with mother. First bath immediately post birth was given in 57% infants. Conclusion: In urban slums of Indore city, in home deliveries 19% of newborns were suffering from hypothermia even when deliveries were attended by Trained Birth Attendant. This can be attributed to faulty newborn care practices.
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Deepti Singh, Mahendra Pratap Singh
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