Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Rotavirus Vaccination Knowledge among Mothers of Toddler Children in an Urban Slum, Bengaluru
Abstract: Rotavirus infection is a leading cause of severe diarrhoeal disease among children under five years of age worldwide. Lack of awareness regarding rotavirus vaccination among mothers contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in children. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding rotavirus vaccination among mothers of toddler children in a selected urban slum of Bengaluru. A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Sixty mothers were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule consisting of demographic variables and 30 knowledge questions related to rotavirus infection and vaccination. The pre-test mean knowledge score was 6.57 (21.9%), whereas the post-test mean score increased to 17.08 (56.93%). The paired t-test value (t = 35.948, p
Keywords: Rotavirus vaccination, structured teaching programme, mothers of toddlers, health education, diarrhoeal disease
How to Cite?: Shadaksharappa B. K., "Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Rotavirus Vaccination Knowledge among Mothers of Toddler Children in an Urban Slum, Bengaluru", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1004-1006, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26316184533, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26316184533