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Neuro‐Behavioural Pattern of Newborn Babies in Relation to Gestational Age and Birth Parameters in a Tertiary Care Centre

Masaraddi Sanjay Krishna, M.S. Shiffana Rukkya, Naveen and K.E. Elizabeth
Page: 443-449 | Received 19 Jan 2024, Published online: 25 Feb 2024

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Abstract

Routine clinical examination in neonatal care facilities is the first method through which newborns (in first 28 days of life), were identified as having CNS and neurobehavioral development problems1. The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS) was used in evaluating behaviour of newborn babies2. This study was planned to establish the differences in neuro behavioural pattern in newborn babies in relation to gestational age, birth weight, mode of delivery and gender. To determine the association of Neuro behavioural Pattern of newborn babies in relation to Gestational age, Birth weight, mode of delivery and gender In this Cross‐Sectional Study, 40 New‐born babies are assessed within 72hrs of birth. Gestational age noted based on LMP and USG. Weight is noted using digital weighing scale. Neuro behavioural pattern was assessed using NBAS. Descriptive analysis was carried out by mean, median, standard deviation, minimum and maximum for quantitative variables, frequency and proportion for categorical variables. Among the study population, statistically significant parameters were gestational ages =37 weeks (p<0.05), Birth weight (p<0.05), mode of delivery (p<0.05), There was no significant association with gender (p>0.05). There was a statistically significant association with gestational age and birth weight in most of the neurobehavioral items studied. This is especially useful in 'At Risk babies', who may need early stimulation and early intervention. Those with lower scores can be identified and followed up with extra care and stimulation.

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Masaraddi Sanjay Krishna, M.S. Shiffana Rukkya, Naveen and K.E. Elizabeth. Neuro‐Behavioural Pattern of Newborn Babies in Relation to Gestational Age and Birth Parameters in a Tertiary Care Centre.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.1.443.449
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