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Community and Public Health Nursing 8(1):p 15-17, January – April 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.8123.2
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A Study to assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge of Parents whose Children are on Chemotherapy in Selected Hospital in Surat
Alka Tanje, Shivani U. Rathod, Anjana C Gamit, Stella M. Gamit, Urvashi J. Gamit, Hemangi C. Patel
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Community and Public Health Nursing 8(1):p 15-17, January – April 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.8123.2
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Tajne A, Rathod SU, et al. A study to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge of parents whose children are on chemotherapy in selected hospital in Surat. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2023;8(1):15–17.Timeline
Received : January 10, 2023
Accepted : January 25, 2023
Published : February 28, 2023
Abstract
Parental fear and anxiety arise mostly due to lack of knowledge about disease, treatment associated with cancer. The parents of children who undergo chemotherapy are informed about the all the methods and side effects of chemotherapy.
Objectives of the Study: 1. To assess knowledge of parents regarding chemotherapy before and after administration of self-Instructional module. 2. To assess the effectiveness of selfinstructional module on knowledge regarding chemotherapy.
Methods: An quantititive research approach with pre-experimental design was used for the study. The study was conducted at selected hospital in surat. The sample comprised of 30 parents whose children are under going chemotherapy. Sample was selected by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. Formal written permission from hospital authorities was obtained prior to data collection prosses. Data was collected using a self structured questionarries.
Result: The result of the study showed that highest percentage (53.33%) of parents were in the age group of 28-30 years. Knowledge score of parents regarding chemotherapy showed that pre-test knowledge score with the pre-test mean score of (7.56%), Whereas the post-test knowledge score with a mean of (16.36%).
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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Tajne A, Rathod SU, et al. A study to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge of parents whose children are on chemotherapy in selected hospital in Surat. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2023;8(1):15–17.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| January 10, 2023 | January 25, 2023 | February 28, 2023 |
DOI: 10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.8123.2
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| Received | January 10, 2023 |
| Accepted | January 25, 2023 |
| Published | February 28, 2023 |
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