A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching About Knowledge Regarding Kangaroo Mother Care Among Postnatal Mothers in Selected Hospital

Abstract

Aims:- To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching about knowledge regarding kangaroo mother care among postnatal mothers in selected hospital. Material and Method: - Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample. Quantitative research approach with pre-experimental one group pre-testpost-test research design was used. The data collected during the month of February 2021 among postnatal mothers. Total 80 samples were selected by using sample calculation formula. After obtaining consent from the subject demographic data, structured questionnaire for knowledge was administered and data was collected. Result:- The comparison between the mean of pre-test and post-test for knowledge showed that the mean of differences was 11.88±4.32 the calculated 't' value was 24.58 are much higher than the tabulated value at 5% level of signicance for overall knowledge score of subjects which is statistically acceptable level of signicance. Hence it is statistically interpreted that the Planned Teaching on knowledge regarding kangaroo mother care among subject was effective. Conclusion:- The analysis of the study revealed that there was a signicant improvement in the level of knowledge of the postnatal mothers. The planned teaching proved to be effective in improving the knowledge and of the postnatal mothers in selected hospital.