A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching of follow up care for primi mothers of preterm infants in the care of preterm infants after discharge from medical wards at Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Chennai

A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching of follow up care for primi mothers of preterm infants in the care of preterm infants after discharge from Medical Wards at Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Chennai In humans, preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby at less than 37 weeks of gestational age. Many survivors face a lifetime of disability, including learning disabilities and visual and hearing problems. Need for the study : Annually more than 1700 Preterm baby children admitted in Medical ward because of Mothers had lack of knowledge on preterm infant care .So again and again they admitted in hospital. So teaching the mothers about Preterm infant care is essential with use of modern technology to reduce morbidity and mortality rate.