A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Antenatal Care among Antenatal Mothers in Selected Areas of Raichur

Pailat A.

Abstract: Maternal health continues to be a major public health concern in many parts of India, particularly in districts where limited awareness, economic constraints, and inadequate access to antenatal services contribute to preventable maternal and neonatal complications. A large proportion of maternal deaths often associated with conditions such as hypertension, anemia, and infections can be reduced when pregnant women receive timely and structured antenatal education. This study focuses on antenatal mothers in Raichur, where gaps in knowledge about recommended antenatal practices persist despite the availability of healthcare services. Using a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design, the research evaluates whether a Structured Teaching Programme can meaningfully improve understanding of antenatal care. The findings demonstrate a considerable increase in post-test knowledge scores, (11.33) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (5.71). The calculated "T" value (15.23) was greater than the table value (2.00) at p < 0.05 level of significance, suggesting that systematic educational interventions can support safer pregnancies, promote better health seeking behavior, and enhance maternal outcomes in underserved communities.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Antenatal care, Structured Teaching Programme, Maternal Education

How to Cite?: Pailat A., "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Antenatal Care among Antenatal Mothers in Selected Areas of Raichur", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1841-1845, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251126190625, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251126190625