The Effect of Bathing Length Time to Axillary Temperature and Dry Heat Loss on Newborns; A Comparative Analysis

Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences

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Hotma Sauhur Hutagaol¹ 

[1] Midwifery Study Program of Padangsidimpuan

关键词: Bathing;    Newborn;    Temperature;    Dry Heat Loss;   

DOI  :  10.54319/jjbs/140514

学科分类：生物科学（综合）

来源: Hashemite University, Deanship of Research and Higher Studies

【 摘 要 】

Hypothermia often occurs at the transition stage of a newborn. Transition stage is a critical stage for newborns to survive. Bathing with improper techniques can cause cold and heat loss even hypothermia in newborns. The purpose of this study was to analyzed the comparison of the length time of first time bathing for normal newborns with axillary temperature and dry heat loss with seven minutes and thirteen minutes respectively. Bathing was held on the six hours postbirth. This study was a quasi-experimental study with a pre and post test group design. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test, and p value 0.05.

【 授权许可】

CC BY