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

How to Cite?: Nijimol P G, Dija Sivadasan, "Evaluating the Impact of Structured Teaching Programme on Antenatal Mothers Knowledge about Early Initiation of Breast Feeding in South India", Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1979-1982, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23725162743, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23725162743