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The role of training workshops of newborn cares in promotion of mothers' knowledge
Background: The objective was to determine the role of newborn workshop
in promoting mothers' knowledge. Methods: This is an interventional
study (before and after study). Training courses in neonatal care were
held with participants including 150 women visiting the child health
center. Learning material was offered in two parts, 1. taking care of
healthy newborn and, 2. common neonatal problems. Findings: The rate of
correct answers to the questions related to neonatal problems was
significantly higher than that of incorrect answers. In one half of the
questions concerning nutrition and neonatal care there was no
difference between rates of correct and incorrect answers, and in the
other half, the rate of correct answers was significantly higher than
incorrect ones. The study also showed a significant difference between
mothers' knowledge before and after workshops (p=0.00). Several
variables, such as age, job, number of pregnancies, number of children,
and mother's level of education were evaluated. Results showed that
none of them had any effect in increasing mothers' knowledge before and
after classes. Conclusions: Regarding the extension of necessary
information for mothers and to exterminate wrong attitudes facing
neonates (especially first child), there is a need for education of
mothers dealing with neonatal daily care, breast feeding and common
neonatal problems