IMPACT OF VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING ON KANGAROO MOTHER CARE AMONG THE POSTNATAL MOTHER'S WITH LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES FROM 1.5KG TO 2.5KG AT SELECTED HOSPITAL IN BENGALURU

Low birth weight (LBW) infants are more vulnerable to hypothermia, infection, delayed growth, and increased neonatal mortality. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is an evidence-based, cost-effective intervention that improves thermal regulation, breastfeeding, bonding, and survival of LBW babies. However, inadequate knowledge and poor practice among postnatal mothers often limit its effective implementation. The present study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on knowledge and practice regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among postnatal mothers of low birth weight babies (1.5 kg to 2.5 kg) at a selected hospital in Bengaluru. Methods:A quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study. The sample consisted of postnatal mothers of low birth weight babies selected using non-probability sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist. A pre-test was conducted to assess baseline knowledge and practice levels. Video Assisted Teaching on Kangaroo Mother Care was then administered, followed by a post-test to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The pre-test findings revealed that the majority of postnatal mothers had inadequate knowledge and poor practice regarding Kangaroo Mother Care. Following Video Assisted Teaching, a significant improvement was observed in post-test knowledge and practice scores.