Incidence and Factors associated with Hypoglycemia in Newborns admitted in a Tertiary Care Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

The study was titled Incidence and factors associated with hypoglycemia in newborns admitted in a Tertiary Care Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. The objectives are to estimate the incidence of hypoglycemia in new borns and to identify the factors associated with hypoglycemia in newborns. The research approach adopted was quantitative and the study design was cross sectional design. 200 newborns admitted in ICU/Ward who meets the inclusion criteria were selected consecutively. The data of the newborns was collected either by direct observation and by record review. The estimation of blood glucose level [biophysiological method) was done by using standardized glucometer. The findings of the study revealed that 24% of newborns had hypoglycemia within 48hrs of life and also revealed that the incidence of hypoglycemia in newborns was statistically associated with problems with breast feeding.