A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Weaning among Mothers of Children between 4-12 Months of Age at Selected Communities of Kanpur UP

Archana Yadav, Dr Ankit Kumar Yadav, Sunita Devi

Abstract: Background: Weaning is the single greatest cause of preventable death globally. Poor knowledge leads to malnutrition, stunted growth, mental retardation and poor development affecting the health, with poor knowledge being a major factor for growth and development. The current study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding weaning among mother among mothers of children between 4 - 12 months of age. The objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding through plan teaching programme among mothers of children between level of knowledge regarding weaning among mother of children between 4 - 12 months of age with selected demographic variables.

Keywords: Weaning, Knowledge, experimental study, Effectiveness