International Journal of Health Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): IJHS : International Journal of Health Sciences

The Effect of Hypothermia Prevention Education on Mothers' Ability to Care for Newborns

Hanifah, Astin Nur (Unknown)
Nur, Armiyati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Sep 2025

Abstract

Hypothermia is a serious problem in newborns that can increase morbidity and even neonatal mortality. Educating mothers is an important strategy to improve their ability to care for newborns and prevent hypothermia. This study aimed to determine the effect of hypothermia prevention education on mothers' ability to care for newborns. The research method used a pre-experimental design with a one-way approach. group pre-test Post-test. The study sample consisted of 40 post-partum mothers selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research instruments were a questionnaire and an observation sheet on newborn care skills. The results showed a significant increase in mothers' ability to care for newborns after being given education (p < 0.05). Education has been proven effective in improving mothers' skills in preventing hypothermia in newborns.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers throughout Indonesia. This Journal of Health Sciences is open access and aims to share and promote the quality of community services by applying science ...