Assessment of Mothers Care Provided to Low Birth Weight Neonate after Hospital Discharge

Abstract

Low birth weight infants are a special group that needs attention and care. However, saving their life is necessary in order to improve infant health and reduce infant mortality rate. Additionally, providing extra support to LBW infants regarding feeding, warmth and growth monitoring has great potential to reduce neonatal mortality rate and promote survival with good quality of life (Opportunities for Africa’s Newborn, (2006) Aim of the Study The aim of this study was to assess the mother's care for their low birth weight babies after hospital discharge. Research questions: • What isthe mothers’ knowledge about low birth weight neonate? • What are the risk factors affecting health of neonate with low birth weight after hospital discharge? • Do mothers provide proper quality of care for their low birth weight neonate? • Is there a relation between mothers’ knowledge and quality of care provided to neonate with low birth weight? • What are the outcomes of mothers care on infant health status after six months from hospital discharge?