A quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding post natal care among primi mothers in kannivadi block phc at Dindigul district

A quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding post natal care among primi mothers in Kannivadi block PHC, at Dindugul District. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1) To assess the Pre-test and Post-test level of knowledge regarding Post natal care among Primi mothers. 2) To determine the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on post natal care among Primi mothers. 3) To find out the regression between the Post-test knowledge score on Post natal care with selected demographic variables such as age, gestational weeks, education of mother, education of spouse, occupation of mother, type of family, Bread winner of the family, income, source of previous information. ASSUMPTIONS 1) Post natal care promotes a healthy life of the mother. 2) Group teaching will enhance each participant for active learning. 3) Knowledge of mother has strong influence in adaptation of healthy practices during post natal period. DE-LIMITATION 1) The study is de- limited to Primi mother who were in III trimester. 2) Prescribed data collection period is 6 weeks only. PROJECTED OUTCOME: This study reveals the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding post natal care among Primi mothers. The result of the study showed there was increase in knowledge regarding Post natal care. The finding of the study helps the professionals in educating the Primi mothers about Post natal care