A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COCONUT OIL MASSAGE THERAPY AMONG WEIGHT OF THE LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES ADMITTED IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OF SELECTED HOSPITALS, AT VADODARA DISTRICT OF GUJARAT.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Nature massage babies in the womb, where contractions rhythmically squeeze and push,
providing stimulation to the baby, studies show that more the babies are touched, nurtured and tenderly massaged,
the happier and more balanced they grow. Massage or touch therapy is a natural and almost instinctive way to care.
By little touch the entire body of the baby cause comfort. Both physically and psychologically Studies shows that
more the babies are touched, nurtured and tenderly massaged the happier and more balanced they grow. It enhances
the bonding improves sleep pattern, stimulates food absorption, resulting faster weight.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of coconut oil massage on weight of low
birth weight babies among neonatal intensive care unit and find out association between the effects of coconut oil
massage on weight of low birth weight babies with selected variables.
METHODS & MATERIALS: An evaluative research approach with pre experimental design was
used and the study was conducted at pediatric hospitals of vadodara district of Gujarat. The sample
was comprised of NICU low birth weight baby. Sample was selected by using random, sampling
 technique.
RESULTS: The result of data reveals that Daily assessment of the weight of the baby after giving coconut oil
massage to the LBW baby who are admitted in NICU till 7 days. It was found that daily weight gain into baby and
coconut oil massage effective in LBW baby. From all the demographic variables, 3- variables were found significant
and remaining were non-significant.