Abstract

Bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions affecting children worldwide. Proper knowledge among mothers is essential for effective home management. This quasi-experimental study assessed the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding bronchial asthma and its management among mothers of asthmatic children at a selected hospital in Amravati, Greater Noida. A total of 60 mothers participated. Pre and post-test knowledge scores were compared using a structured questionnaire. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge scores after the STP. The study concluded that structured teaching is effective in enhancing maternal knowledge regarding asthma management in children. Statement of the Problem: A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding bronchial asthma and its management among mothers of asthmatic children in selected hospitals. Objective of the study: 1. To assess the pre test knowledge on bronchial asthma and its management among mothers of asthmatic children. 2. To assess the posttest knowledge on bronchial asthma and its management among mothers of asthmatic children. 3. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on bronchial asthma and its management among mothers of asthmatic children. 4. To associate post test knowledge on bronchial asthma and its management among mothers of asthmatic children with their selected demographic variable

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