Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care (SJNHC)
Volume-3 | Issue-12 | 387-391
Original Research Article
Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practices Regarding Prevention of Pneumonia among Mothers of Under Five Children at Selected Rural Community
Mr. Rahul Babasaheb Kadu, Mr. Veerabhadrappa G Mendagudli
Published : Dec. 14, 2020
Abstract
A Quasi Experimental Design was used for the present study & 50 Mothers of under Five Children were selected using purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge & practices. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The analysis and the data were based on the objective and hypothesis. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.The assessment of post- test knowledge score of the mother of under five children regarding prevention of pneumonia shows that, majority of mothers 29(58%) had good knowledge, 21(42%) having the average knowledge. And The assessment of post- test practice score of the mother of under five children regarding prevention of pneumonia shows that, majority of mothers 50(100%) had good practices. after implementation of STP on knowledge & practices of the mothers of under five children on prevention of pneumonia as compare to pre-test it shows that STP was effective educational strategies to create awareness.