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International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Volume  6, Issue 2, May–August 2020, Pages 85-88
 

Original Article

To Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Newborn Care Among Primi Mothers

Switi Besekar

Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Child health Nursing Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpen.0974.5777.6220.5

Abstract

Newborn period encompasses the first 4 weeks of extra-uterine life. It is an important link in the chain of events from conception to adulthood. The physical and mental well being of an individual depends on the correct management of events in perinatal period. Newborns need a special care and intensive monitoring and support during this critical period of adaptation. It is possible to increase perinatal survival and quality of human life through prompt and adequate management of newborn.1 Aim: To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding newborn care among primi mothers. Objectives:- • To assess the knowledge regarding newborn care among primi mothers. • To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge regarding newborn care among primi mothers. • To associate the findings with selected demographic variables. Material and Methods: Research approach used for this study was an evaluative approach with one group pretest and posttest design, Population was Primi mothers in the A.V.B.R. Hospital, Sawangi (M), total 60 samples were selected by
using non-probability Convenient sampling technique. Result: The Pretest mean knowledge score was 6.22 and the post test mean knowledge score was 14.02. The tabulated’ values was 2.00 (df=59) which is less than the calculated’ i.e. 25.51 at 5% level of significance. Also the calculated ‘p’=0.001 which was much less than the acceptable level of significance i.e. ‘p’=0.05. Hence it is interpreted that there is significant difference in knowledge score at pre and posttest of primi mothers regarding newborn care. Conclusion: The structure planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding newborn care among primi mothers was effective.

Keywords: Structured teaching programme; Newborn care; Primi mothers.
 


Corresponding Author : Switi Besekar