scholarly journals Effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding among mothers of under two-years children

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1387
Author(s):  
Arpita Nag ◽  
Anjali Chaturvedi ◽  
Rina Kumari

Background: The basic food of infant is mother’s milk. Breastfeeding is the most effective way to provide a baby with a caring environment and complete food. It meets the nutritional as well as emotional and psychological needs of the infant. But there is tendency to replace the natural means of infant feeding and introduction of breast milk substitutes. So, breastfeeding deserves encouragement from all concerned in the welfare of children.Methods: A quantitative evaluative research approach and Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used. By using purposive sampling technique total 65 mothers of under two years children admitted in selected wards i.e.; pediatric and maternity ward at V.P.I.M.S., Lucknow, were selected to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding. Written permission was obtained from the authorities of Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, where the study was conducted.Results: In pre-test the majority of mothers, 50.80% had moderate knowledge, 40.00% of mothers had inadequate knowledge whereas 9.20% of mothers had adequate knowledge. In post-test majority 92.30% mothers had adequate knowledge, 7.70% mothers had moderate knowledge whereas none of the mothers had inadequate knowledge.Conclusions: The study concluded that after the distribution of information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding mothers of under two-years children have gained their knowledge.

Author(s):  
Mir Uzma Ashraf ◽  

Background: Basic Life Support (BLS) is a level of medical care which is used for victims with life threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital. The techniques in BLS are mainly focused on airway maintenance, breathing and circulation. At least doctors, nursing and paramedical staff are expected to know about it as they are frequently facing the life threatening situations and the knowledge of BLS will definitely be useful. Methods: Quantitative research approach was used with one group pre-test post-test design. The study takes place at Rajiv Gandhi College of nursing and Kawa Institute of Paramedical Sciences. 50 students of GNM were selected by simple random sampling. Self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: The Information booklet was found effective in pre-test 24% of the study subjects were having inadequate knowledge, 76% subjects were having moderate knowledge and 0% subjects have adequate knowledge regarding basic life supportin post-test 0% of the study subjects were having inadequate knowledge, 0% of the subjects were having moderate knowledge and 100% of the subjects were having adequate knowledge regarding basic life support after information booklet. Conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that the information booklet on knowledge regarding basic life support was effective in improving the knowledge level among GNM student nurses of selected college Jammu.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamil Selvi

BACKGROUND HIV infection is one of the most leading infections in the world. According to WHO HIV constitutes to be a major global public health issue, having claimed almost 33 million so far. There were an estimation of 38.0 million people living with the HIV at the end of 2019. As a result of concerted international efforts to respond to HIV , coverage of services has been steadily increasing. In 2019, 68% of adults and 53% of children living with HIV globally were receiving lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is no cure of HIV infections , however effective antiretroviral drugs can the control of virus and help onward transmission to other people. The knowledge regarding HIV infections in the public is a not much. The study focuses on the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding the HIV among the drivers in Kancheepuram, Chennai. The objectives of the study was to assess the pre and post test of the self instructional module. For the study 60 samples were adopted by purposive sampling technique. The pre test was conducted by giving the structured questionnare then the module was given and then the post assessment was conducted. The study was conducted for 1 week. In the pre assessment 52(86.7%) were having inadequate knowledge and 8(13.3%) had moderately inadequate knowledge. In the post test 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10(16.67%) has adequate knowledge. The effectivess of self instructional module was calculated by the paired t test (t=12.880) was found to be statistically highly significant at p<0.001 OBJECTIVE To assess the pre test level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. (2)To determine the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV among drivers. (3)To find the association between the level of knowledge with their selected demographic variables METHODS Quantative research approach and pre experimental one group pre test post test design was used to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV to drivers. After obtaining permission from Saveetha College Of Nursing , the investigator selected 60 drivers by using purposive sampling technique. The sample who met the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique . The investigator introduced and explained the purpose of the study to the samples and obtain the written confirmed. The purpose of the study were explained to the drivers. Section A: It consist of the demographic variables which include Age, sex, education. Occupation, monthly income, religion, marital status, type of family and dietary pattern.Section B- It consist 25 multiple choice questions to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module. RESULTS The drivers most of them 26(43.3%) were in the age group of 41 – 50 years, all 60(100%) were male, 45(75%) were private employee, 21(35%) had monthly income of 9000 – 11000 and above 11000 respectively, 45(75%) were married, 32(53.3%) belonged to nuclear family 45(75%) were non-vegetarian. Section B : Assess the pretest level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. The finding of the pretest 52(86.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 8(13.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge. Whereas in the post test, 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10( 16.67%) had adequate knowledge on HIV among drivers CONCLUSIONS The findings revealed that the existing level of knowledge on HIV among drivers was improve the knowledge about HIV to be effective awareness by administered self instructional module


Author(s):  
Shailvina D. Masih ◽  
C. C. Linson

The mother is the sole provider of primary care for her child for the first five years of his or her life. Her ability to provide treatment is primarily dictated by her knowledge and understanding of basic nutrition and health care. The numbers would improve dramatically if mothers were made more aware of infant feeding strategies and other health-care practices. Impact of STP on knowledge and prevention of malnutrition among mothers of children under the age of five in selected areas of Kota (C.G.). The convenient sampling technique and interview schedule was used in the study. The findings are about 58% of mothers of under-five children were less than 20 years of age, 65% of the mothers of under-five children belong to Hindu religion, 52% mothers of under-five children were taking mixed diet, 75% mothers were from the joint family, 62% of the mothers had a family income of 1000-3000 per month, 65% mothers took primary education, 92% mothers had one child in the family, 88% children were partially immunized, 30% mother got the knowledge from the mass media. In pre-test 5 (10%) of mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and 45 (90%) had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of malnutrition among under five children. In the post-test 36 (78%) mothers had moderately adequate knowledge where as 12 (24%) had inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of malnutrition among under five children. This shows that there is significant increase in post test knowledge score of mothers. Hence, STP is proved to be significantly effective in improving the knowledge of  mothers of under five children regarding prevention of protein energy malnutrition. Study concluded that H0 was rejected.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 300-303
Author(s):  
Kalabarathi S ◽  
Aarthi A

Breastfeeding is the “Gold standard” for infant feeding. There are several areas of biological superiority of breastfeeding and breast milk over artificial (formula) milk. Exclusive breast milk feeding is the suggested diet for term and untimely children to give ideal baby nourishment, basic immunological and mitigating advantages, and prevention from ailment and illnesses. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative dispatched in1991, is an exertion by UNICEF and WHO to guarantee that all maternities, whether detached or in a medical clinic, become focuses of breastfeeding support. The present study aims to assess knowledge effect on postnatal mothers regarding baby friendly hospital initiative. A one group pretest posttest research design was conducted among 60 postnatal mothers. Convenient sampling technique was used to select samples. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the effectiveness of information booklet regarding Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative among postnatal mothers. The present study attempted to evaluate the effectiveness of information booklet on Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative among postnatal mothers of SMCH and found that 6(10%) had adequate, 9(15%) had moderate adequate knowledge and also 45(75%) had inadequate knowledge in pretest and 42(70%) had adequate, 12(20%) had moderate adequate knowledge and 6(10%) had inadequate knowledge in posttest and concluded that there was a significant improvement after administration of information booklet. Thus, information booklet was effective in improving the knowledge on Baby Friendly Hospital initiative among postnatal mothers.


2021 ◽  
pp. 45-47
Author(s):  
Stella Peter ◽  
Supriya Peter ◽  
Priyanka Peter

BACKGROUND: Women face a physiological and psychological struggle during labor. When labor approaches, it may be a time of contrasting feelings, with anxiety and anticipation coexisting with optimism and pleasure. AIM: To assess the effectiveness of acupressure on Labor pain during the rst stage of Labor among expectant mothers among experimental and control group. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The researcher adopted the evaluative research approach. Quasi experimental research design was used by the investigator. The accessible population for the study was mothers during rst stage of labor admitted in Medical College Jabalpur M.P. selected through purposive sampling technique. RESULTS: The majority of participants in the study sample had a mild level of pain, 44 percent had extreme pain, and 4 percent had very severe pain, according to the pretest score anger of pain level. The majority of participants in the control group have a moderate level of pain, 32% have an extreme level of pain, and 12% have slight pain. CONCLUSION: The ndings of this study indicate that non-pharmacologic interventions such as acupressure are successful in promoting relaxing and enhancing forces, allowing women to face the demands of labor. Acupressure is also an accurate, convenient, non-invasive, and cost-effective procedure that can be used in labor without causing harm to the mother or the baby, according to this report


Author(s):  
Prakash Mallikarjun Naregal

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding cervical cancer among women at selected urban area Karad and to find out the association between knowledge scores with selected sociodemographic variables among women in selected urban areas at Karad.Methods: Evaluative research approach was used for the study and conducted in urban area Koyana Vasahat, Karad, Maharashtra, India, using one group pre- and post-test design. Systematic proportionate sampling technique was used for selecting 60 women. On the 1st day, structured knowledge questionnaire was used for collecting data, and PTP on knowledge regarding cervical cancer was conducted, followed by posttest on the 7th  day. The data collected, tabulated, and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The mean pretest value was 7 and the mean posttest value was 11 with a difference of 4. The paired t-value was 10.2, (p<0.05) showing a significant increase in the knowledge regarding cervical cancer and its prevention. There was no significant association between knowledge scores of women with the selected demographic variables.Conclusion: The study showed that the PTP on cervical cancer was effective in improving the knowledge of women and thus helps them to understand the harmful effects of cervical cancer as well as to take necessary steps for early detection and prevention.Keywords: Effectiveness, Planned teaching programme, Cervical cancer, Knowledge, Women.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Anika Dahal ◽  
Kamal Prasad Acharya

Background: Menstruation and menstrual practices are darkened by taboos and different societal as well as cultural restrictions, which results in lack of adequate knowledge in adolescents regarding the scientific facts of menstruation as well as healthy menstrual hygiene practices. The objective of the study was to find out the effectiveness of information, education and communication (IEC) on menstrual hygiene among adolescents of Jumla district. Materials and Methods: Quasi-experimental research design was used for the study. The samples were taken from government school, Shree Janta Secondary Technical school of Chandannath municipality of Jumla District. A total of 112 adolescents girls studying in class 9 and class 10 were selected by using non probability total enumerative sampling technique. Data was collected by using self administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study revealed that 8.9% of respondents had high knowledge during pre test which was significantly increased to 60.7%  during post test and 27.7% of respondents had good practice during pre test which was significantly increased to 51.8%  during post test. Conclusion: The present study concluded that adolescents lacked appropriate knowledge and practices about menstruation in the pre test which significantly increased in post test. Thus, structured health education program can significantly bring positive change in healthy menstrual hygiene practices.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-105
Author(s):  
Muhammad Amin ◽  
Yoga Saputra ◽  
Deoni Vioneery

The purpose of this research is to know what happened in RSKJ Soeprapto Bengkulu, which is domiciled in Bengkulu City. This research is a quantitative research. The type of this research approach is quasi experimental research with One-Group Pre-test and post test design. The sample in this study were 15 patients who underwent outpatient at RSKJ Soeprapto Bengkulu which is domiciled in Bengkulu City, the sample was taken by purposive sampling technique. The results of this study indicate the influence of family education on family ability in treating patients with social isolation disorder in RSKJS Bengkulu Province with P = 0,000 (<0,05). Based on the results of this study, can be used as information for families in caring for patients who treat social disorders at the time of the family visited the Hospital.   Keywords: Family Education, Family’s Ability, Social Isolation 


2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
Sudha A Raddi ◽  
Simer Preet Kaur

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the knowledge of 3rd year GNM students regarding effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain before and after the implementation of self-instructional module. To evaluate the effect of self-instructional module in enhancing the knowledge of 3rd year GNM students regarding the effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain and to compare the knowledge of samples regarding the effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain in relation to selected demographic variables (age at 12th std. education, medium of 12th std. education, percentage of 1st and 2nd year GNM exam, number of attempts, location of house and mother education). Methods The research approach for the study was that of an evaluative one with one group pre- and post-test design. The sample size considered for the study was 50 general nursing and midwifery students. The sampling technique used for the study was convenience sampling, which is a type of nonprobability sampling. The tool used for gathering relevant data was a structured questionnaire on knowledge of effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain. Results Analysis of data was done on the basis of objectives and hypotheses. Data analysis of level of knowledge revealed that during pretest, no student had highly adequate knowledge of effect of massage therapy on labor pain, 9 (18%) had moderately adequate knowledge, while 41(82%) had inadequate knowledge. It was worth noting during post-test, where no student had inadequate knowledge and majority of 50 (100%) had highly adequate knowledge. While assessing the effectiveness of the structured instructional module on effect of massage therapy on labor pain, the pre-test and post-test data analysis by using Wilcoxon signed rank test revealed the mean post-test score (27.88 ± 1.27) was higher than the mean pre-test score (13.14 ± 2.93). Since the calculated z-value was 6.16 and p-value was 0.00, thus proving that p < 0.05 (data was analyzed using SPSS software). Conclusions Based on the analyses, the following inference was drawn. There was evident increase in the knowledge scores in all the areas included in the study after the administration of self-instructional module. Thus, it was inferred that the structured teaching program was effective and while the knowledge gain score is commendable, there is still room for improvement.


2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
N Loganathan

Background & Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behavior, to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour among Adolescents, and to associate the pre-test knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour among adolescents with their selected demographic variables.Materials & Methods: A quantitative evaluative approach with a pre-experimental (one group pre test- post test) design was adopted; the setting of the study was Sri Vidya Mandir College, Salem, Tamilnadu. A Structured Self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of the adolescents. The systematic random sampling technique was used and 60 adolescents involved on Structured Teaching Programme regarding Risk factors and prevention of Suicidal Behaviour by using a Power-point slide presentation followed with pre-test. On 7th day, the post test was conducted. The data collection period of the study was 09.12.2014 to 15.12.2014.Results: The study findings revealed that during Pre-test, the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour among adolescents, 45(75%) had inadequate knowledge, 15(25%) had moderately adequate knowledge and none of them had adequate knowledge. During post test, 23 adolescents (38.33%) had adequate knowledge, 37(61.67%) had moderately adequate knowledge and none of them had inadequate knowledge. The mean score during pre-test was 9.9±3.88 and the mean score during post test was 17.03±4.12. The paired ‘t’ value was 16.84 which were significant at p<0.05 level. Thus it shows that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour among adolescents. There was no significant association found between the pre-test scores on knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour and the selected demographic variables at p<0.05 level. involved.Conclusion: The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective among adolescents to improve the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour.JCMS Nepal. 2015;11(3):25-29.


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