Table 2_Traditional infant oil massage in early life: a cross-sectional study of knowledge

A cross-sectional survey of 145 primiparous mothers in Malappuram district, Kerala, India, collected via face-to-face interviews. The data reveals that 71% of mothers practiced traditional infant oil massage, while 94.5% were unaware of the Ayurvedic concept of 'abhyaṅga'. The dataset was authored by Keerthi R. Panicker and last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze the prevalence of traditional infant care practices based on the reported 71% usage rate.
• Study the knowledge gap in Ayurvedic principles based on the 94.5% unawareness rate among mothers.
• Identify common materials used in infant care based on the 75.9% usage of coconut oil.
• Assess reliance on formal medical guidance based on the 96.9% who never consulted an Ayurvedic practitioner.

Strengths

• Data from 145 primiparous mothers provides a specific demographic snapshot.
• Survey instrument was tested for validity and reliability, as noted in the description.
• Specific prevalence statistics are provided, such as 71% practice rate and 75.9% coconut oil usage.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is very small at 20.6 KB, indicating limited scope.

Provenance

Source

Keerthi R. Panicker via figshare

Collection Method

Cross-sectional survey using a closed-ended questionnaire administered via face-to-face interview.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-08 05:56:33; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Malappuram district, Kerala, India