Title
Impact of oil massage on newborn behavioural responses in rural India
Authors
B. Mahalakshmi1, Patel Urvi Sureshbhai1, Amita Shilpa Gottlieb2, N. Sivasubramanian3, *, Gnanadesigan Ekambaram4 & Ravi kant5
Affiliation
1Department of Paediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315, India; 2Department of obstetric and gynaecological Nursing, Graphic Era College of Nursing, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand -248002, India; 3Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315; India; 4Department of Physiology, Nootan Medical College & Research Centre, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India; 5Department of Microbiology, Nootan Medical College & Research Centre, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India; *Corresponding author
B Mahalakshmi - E-mail: mb.fn@spu.ac.in
Patel Urvi Sureshbhai- Email: urvipatel50000@gmail.com
N Sivasubramanian - E-mail: sn.fn@spu.ac.in
Amita Shilpa Gottlieb - E-mail: shilpa.2007mscn81@gmail.com
Gnanadesigan Ekambaram - E-mail: edesigan_phy@nootanmedical.edu.in
Ravikant - E-mail: ravikantbscity@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received February 1, 2024; Revised February 29, 2024; Accepted February 29, 2024, Published February 29, 2024
Abstract
The initial weeks of a newborn's life are marked by rapid physiological and behavioural adjustments as the infant adapts to the external environment. This critical period necessitates attentive care, prompting exploration into traditional practices such as oil massage, which holds cultural significance and is believed to enhance neonatal well-being. Despite its prevalence, empirical evidence supporting the efficacy of oil massage remains limited. This study, conducted in a rural setting, aims to bridge traditional practices with evidence-based care, exploring the impact of oil massage on newborn behavioural responses. A quasi-experimental design involving 60 newborns (30 in each group) assessed behavioural responses through a pre and post-test approach. Results indicate a significant improvement in selected behavioural responses among newborns receiving oil massage, emphasizing its potential integration into routine care. The control group showed a pre-test mean of 14.83 (SD = 2.41) and a post-test mean of 16.23, while the experimental group exhibited a pre-test mean of 15.83 (SD = 1.80) and a post-test mean of 26.07. T-test values of 5.194 for the control group and 26.137 for the experimental group were indicative of statistically significant changes. The study contributes insights into neonatal care practices, urging further exploration of contextual intricacies and demographic influences on newborn behaviour.
Keywords
Newborns, oil massage, behavioural responses, rural-setting.
Citation
Mahalakshmi et al. Bioinformation 20(2): 160-164 (2024)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
