Evaluating the Impact of Structured Teaching Programme on Antenatal Mothers Knowledge about Early Initiation of Breast Feeding in South India

Nijimol P G, Dija Sivadasan

Abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness of structured teaching programs in enhancing the knowledge of antenatal mothers about the early initiation of breastfeeding in a tertiary care hospital in South India. The research employs a pre-experimental design and uses structured questionnaires to collect data from 50 mothers. The results indicate a significant increase in the mother?s knowledge post-intervention, highlighting the effectiveness of the structured teaching program. The study also finds a significant association between demographic variables and the pre-test knowledge score of the mothers.

Keywords: Antenatal Mothers, Early Initiation of Breastfeeding, Structured Teaching Program, Knowledge Enhancement, South India