Abstract

The birth weight is not only a critical determinant of child survival, growth and development but also a valuable indicator of maternal health, nutrition and also quality of life. Low birth weight is closely associated with fetal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Objectives of The Study: 1. To assess the bio-physiological parameters among the low birth weight babies in experimental and control group. 2. To assess the sucking response among the low birth weight babies in experimental and control group. 3. To assess the effectiveness of Nesting on bio-physiological parameters among low birth weight babies in experimental group. 4. To assess the effectiveness of Nesting on sucking response among low birth weight babies in experimental group. 5. To find out the association between post-test bio-physiological parameters and sucking response in experimental Surat. The sample comprised of 60 LBW babies. Sample was selected by using purposive sampling technique. Formal written permission from selected hospitals authorities group with their selected demographic variables. Methods: A quantitative research approach with quasi experimental Non randomized control group research design was used for the study. The study was conducted at selected hospitals in was obtained prior data collection process. Bio physiological parameters like temperature, pulse, Spo2 was assessed by thermometer, pulse oximeter and manual count and sucking response was assessed by using modified early feeding skill assessment scale. Result: Result of this research study shows that the experimental group biophysiological parameters and sucking response were more improved as compare to control group. Therefore it can be concluded that Nesting is effective on biophysiological parameters and sucking response among low birth weight babies.

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