A cross-sectional study to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of the danger signs of newborn among postnatal mothers who are attending maternity unit of secondary hospital of Chittoor Andhra Pradesh, South India

The neonatal period is a vulnerable time in an individual’s life. Identifying neonatal warning signs is a crucial step in the direction of improving child survival. This study was done with an aim to assess the knowledge and attitude of postnatal mothers regarding danger signs of newborns and to find its association between selected demographic variables. This quantitative descriptive study included 250 postnatal mothers who were recruited using purposive sampling. A self- administered tool consisting of demographic data, knowledge checklist and attitude scale which was prepared by the Investigator was given to study participant. Only 44.4% of mothers had adequate knowledge. Most of the subjects had positive attitude towards confidence in recognizing danger signs, perceived importance of seeking medical care, preference for seeking advice from family/friends, beliefs about the severity of newborn danger signs, emotional responses to seeking medical care, perceived accessibility of healthcare professionals and potential barriers to seeking medical care. Empowering mothers with accurate information and supportive resources is essential to improving neonatal outcomes and reducing infant morbidity and mortality rates.