Knowledge Regarding Safe Infant Sleeping Arrangements, among Mothers
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths, such as accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed and ill-defined deaths, are collectively known as sudden and unexpected infant death (SUID). It is seen that caregivers and a noncompliance to the recommendations to the safe sleeping arrangements as the infant grows, which has increased the incidence of SIDS. Methodology: The research approach used was non-experimental approach and research design was descriptive survey design. A sample size of 40motherswhose child was between the age 0-1 year were selected. Data collection was for a period of 2 weeks using a structured questionnaire. A pilot study was done to establish practicability, validity and reliability of tool and design. The data obtained were analysed using appropriate statistical procedures like Chi- square test Results: The findings of the study proved that 80% mothers had average, 17.5% had poor and 2.5% had good knowledge regarding safe infant sleeping arrangements. There was no significant association between knowledge and demographic variables such as age, education, number of children and area of residence.
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Anu Sunny
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