• NARSINGH MALAV
• DR. RAMNIWAS CHOUDHARY

In developing countries 20 million low birth weight born each year low birth weight contributes 60 to 80% of all neonatal death. India reports the largest number of neonatal death. The primary objective is to assess the pre existing knowledge, practice and attitude of parents of low birth weight babies. The research approach for the study was a quantitative research study, the research design used was quasi –experimental one group pretest post test design. The sample consist 300 samples using non probability convenient sampling technique. Result- majority of sample had average knowledge (72%) in pretest attitude 66.7% of sample had positive attitude. In pretest practice majority of sample had average (57.7%) practice of low birth weight parents regarding kangaroo mother care.

knowledge, attitude, practice, kangaroo mother care, low birth weight babies.

"Assess Pre existing level of knowledge, attitude and practice among parents of low birth weight babies regarding kangaroo mother care.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no.g178-g181, May-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105820.pdf

"Assess Pre existing level of knowledge, attitude and practice among parents of low birth weight babies regarding kangaroo mother care.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no. ppg178-g181, May-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105820.pdf