A Pre-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding benefits of Colostrum for newborn among Antenatal mothers attending antenatal OPD of Era Hospital (Lucknow).

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SUSHMITA RAI

A Pre-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding benefits of Colostrum for newborn among Antenatal mothers attending antenatal OPD of Era Hospital (Lucknow) A pre-experimental study approach was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding benefits of Colostrum for newborn among Antenatal mothers attending antenatal OPD. Data was collected from 60 mothers. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in the form of tables and graphs. Major findings Sample characteristics It was found that out of 60 study sample, oMajority of the antenatal mothers were in age group below 25 years. oMaximum antenatal mothers educational status were higher secondary. oMaximum antenatal mothers occupational status were housewife. oMajority of antenatal mothers were in first trimester. oMajority of antenatal mothers were Hindu religion. oMajority of them were belonging to joint family. oMaximum antenatal mothers had family monthly income below < Rs 20,000. oMost of the antenatal mothers were urban residence. The findings were discussed under sections Section I: Sample characteristics Section II: Objective wise analysis Section I- Demographic Characteristics of mothers Regarding age majority 29 numbers (48.33%) were below 25 years. Regarding educational status majority 31 numbers (51%) were secondary educated. Regarding occupational status majority 45 numbers (75%) were housewife. Regarding trimester majority 37 numbers (61.66%) were first trimester. Regarding religion majority 43 numbers (71.66%) were hindu. Regarding type of family majority 46 numbers (76.66%) were joint family. Regarding Family monthly income majority 33 numbers (55 %) were below 20,000. Regarding residence majority 33 numbers (55%) were urban. Section II: Objective wise analysis Objective 1- to assess the pre-interventional and post-interventional level of knowledge regarding benefits of colostrum for newborn among antenatal mothers. Findings of present study revealed that the pre-interventional frequency, percentage and mean distribution of knowledge regarding colostrum benefits in new-born. The majority (70%) of the antenatal mothers were having moderate knowledge (26.66%) were having inadequate knowledge and adequate knowledge only (3.33%) regarding colostrum benefits. the post-interventional frequency the majority (83.33%) of the antenatal mothers were having adequate knowledge level followed by (16.66%) were having moderate knowledge regarding colostrum benefits in newborn and none of the antenatal mothers had inadequate knowledge. This findings of the study were supported by Naveen K, et al, (2008)49 conducted a cross-sectional study to assess the knowledge and awareness regarding dietary practices pregnancy, lactation and infancy in specialized population of 253 mothers in Chandigarh. The majority of the subjects (87.8%) knew that medication should be avoided during pregnancy. Only 26.48% believed that drinking alcohol and smoking is harmful for pregnant females. Knowledge about need of extra food (78.7%) and extra iron (78.26%) during pregnancy was found to be quite high. Only 19.76% reported that extra sleep/rest is essential during pregnancy. Only 18.97% respondents had information about the importance of colostrum. The study revealed that the provision of health education for all females is a prerequisite for reduction of morbidity and mortality amongst vulnerable groups of mothers and infants. Objective 2- To compare the pre-interventional and post-interventional level of knowledge regarding benefits of colostrum from newborn among antenatal mothers. Findings of present study revealed that the comparison of the pre interventional and post interventional knowledge regarding benefits of colostrum for newborn among antenatal mothers. The mean (12.05) of post-interventional score was more than the mean (13.9) of pre-interventional score of antenatal mothers. The comparison of pre-interventional and post-interventional level of knowledge regarding benefits of colostrum for newborn among antenatal mothers had significant difference with ‘t’ value (14.67) at p<0.05 level of significance.These findings of study were supported by Radhakrishnan S (2012)75 A study with the objective to describe and explain the factors influencing breastfeeding practices in Mysore city, and the secondary objective was to compare the breastfeeding practices of lactating mothers attending well baby clinic with their selected personal variables . Lactating mothers having at least a single infant attending well baby clinic at selected hospitals were included in the study and data was collected using the pre-tested questionnaire on breastfeeding practices. The study shows 74.29 per cent of the mothers initiated breastfeeding, more than 50per cent used pre-lacteal feeds, 36per cent had discarded the colostrum and the majority of mothers had followed hygienic practices while feeding their child. This study emphasizes the need for breastfeeding intervention programs especially for the mother during antenatal and postnatal check-ups. Objective 3-To find the association between the pre-interventional level of knowledge regarding benefits of colostrum for newborn among antenatal mothers on with selected demographic variables. The researcher calculated the value of chi square in order to find out the association between the level of pre-interventional knowledge score with their selected socio demographic variable among antenatal mothers at p<0.05 level of significance. These findings of study were supported by Singh J et.al. (2012)74 a study was conducted by to assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practices at Attyampatti Panchyat Union, Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Sample size was 291 children. Only 34 per cent children were exclusively breastfed for six months. The majority of women (60.5%) initiated breastfeeding within half an hour after delivery.

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SUSHMITA RAI (August-2023). A Pre-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding benefits of Colostrum for newborn among Antenatal mothers attending antenatal OPD of Era Hospital (Lucknow).. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 8(8), 77-119. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRDTH00079.pdf

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