Analysis of the demand for nursing care and education in mothers of newborns during transitional states

Abstract

Introduction. The birth of a child is an important event in the life of both women and men. However, in many cases, the lack of skills related to caring for a newborn may cause significant difficulties for future parents. Therefore, antenatal, perinatal and postnatal education conducted by midwives and nurses working in neonatology or primary health care facilities is important for the proper conduct of antenatal, perinatal and postnatal education.

Aim. The aim of the study is to assess the need for care and education in mothers of newborns during transitional states.

Materials and methods. The survey was conducted in an anonymous manner at the Provincial Specialist Hospital in Włocławek. 100 female patients took part in the study. The data obtained from the survey questionnaire, subjected to statistical analysis and presented in tables and charts, was conducted using a diagnostic survey.

Results and conclusions.
1. Most of the respondents had a sufficient (69%) level of knowledge about the transitional states of the newborn.
2. There is a significant relationship between age (p= 0.0001), education (p= 0.0021) and the number of children (p= 0.0026) and the demand for nursing care and education on the transitional states of the newborn. However, place of residence does not influence the need for nursing care and education (p= 0.25).
3. Among the surveyed respondents, the level of demand for education on transitional states of the newborn was found to be high (69%).
4. According to 82% of respondents, the health condition of the newborn influences the need for nursing care and education.