Study to assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding the ADHD among the Care Takers of the ADHD Children from Selected Communities
Yogitha null Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, New Mangala College of Nursing, Mangalore 575029, Karnataka, India., India
Sumit Padihar Associate Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, BGHI College of Nursing, Indore 453331, Madhya Pradesh, India, India
Address for correspondence: Yogitha null, Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, New Mangala College of Nursing, Mangalore 575029, Karnataka, India., India E-mail: yogithavinod2018@gmail.com
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Padihar S, Yogitha. A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding the ADHD among the care takers of the ADHD children from selected communities. Int J Pediatr Nurs. 2023;9(2):57-63.
Timeline
Received : March 30, 2023
Accepted : May 30, 2023
Published : June 30, 2023
Abstract
The present study has accepted the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding the attention deficit hyperactive disorder among the care takers of ADHD children. The evaluative approach was used for the study. The study is implemented one group pretest and posttest design. The total number of 60 samples were selected by using non probability convenient technique. The baseline data gathered from the selected samples with the help of demographic proforma and the level of knowledge is assessed by structured knowledge questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using descriptive & inferential statistical methods. The significant finding of the study reveals that the care takers of ADHD children has enhanced with their level of knowledge after implementation of planned teaching program on attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
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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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Padihar S, Yogitha. A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding the ADHD among the care takers of the ADHD children from selected communities. Int J Pediatr Nurs. 2023;9(2):57-63.
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