A Study to Assess the Knowledge on Burping Technique among Primi Postnatal Mothers Using Video-Assisted Teaching

Abstract

Background: Burping (also called belching and eructation) is the release of gas from the upper digestive tract (esophagus and stomach) through the mouth. Burped babies did not cry less than ones that were not burped. Moreover, the burped babies actually spit up more. They spit up about 8 times a week, on average, compared with 3.7 times a week for unburped babies. Materials and

Methods: The study was conducted to assess the knowledge on burping technique among primi postnatal mothers using videoassisted teaching in selected hospital, Tamil Nadu. The objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding burping technique among primi postnatal mothers. The study was conducted by adopting a pre-experimental one-group pre-test-post-test design. Sixty primi postnatal mothers who fulfilled the inclusive criteria were selected by purposive sampling. Astructured questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge of primi postnatal mothers. The tool was explained in detail and the pre-test was conducted. Video-assisted teaching on burping technique was conducted for the primi postnatal mothers and then the post-test was conducted on the 3rd day with the help of same structured questionnaire.

Results: The analysis of the study reveals that the overall mean improvement showed a paired t-value of 33.790, which was statistically at P < 0.001 level and hence indicates the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching.

Conclusion: Primi postnatal mothers can improve their knowledge regarding burping techniques among the newborn babies. Moreover, it should enhance their daily activities throughout the growth of child.