A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN RURAL NASHIK DISTRICT

Author Name: 1. Mr. Kunal Jejurkar1 2. Ms. Akshada Aher 3. Mr. Hari Bargaje 4. Mr. Hrishikesh Bidve 5. Mr. Gopal Borkar 6. Ms. Ishika Fakirde 7. Ms. Sakshi Kulkarni 8. Mr. Shyam Rathod

Volume/Issue: 06/07

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2025-55562431/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor, SMBT, Institute of Nursing, Nashik, India.
2. -8. B.Sc. Nursing 4^th SMBT, Institute of nursing, Nashik, India. 

ABSTRACT

Background: Malnutrition remains one of the leading causes of under-five mortality in India. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is preventable through awareness and early interventions. This study assessed the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on mothers’ knowledge regarding PEM in rural Nashik. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used among 30 mothers of under-five children selected through purposive sampling. A structured questionnaire was administered before and after a structured teaching intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, and chi-square tests. Results: Pre-test results revealed that 43.3% of mothers had poor knowledge, 40% had average knowledge, and only 3.3% had excellent knowledge. After the intervention, 56.6% demonstrated excellent knowledge and 33.3% had good knowledge. The mean knowledge score improved from 5.43 (27.1%) in pre-test to 11.26 (56.3%) in post-test (p<0.05). Conclusion: The structured teaching programme significantly improved knowledge regarding PEM among mothers. Educational interventions should be integrated into community health programs to reduce malnutrition-related morbidity and mortality.

Key words: Protein Energy Malnutrition, Mothers, Under-Five Children, Structured Teaching Programme,Rural Health