EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE OF MOTHERS REGARDING EARLY DETECTION OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) IN SELECTED RURAL COMMUNITY, WEST BENGAL

Author Name: 1. Mrs. Swapna Mallick, 2. Mrs. Dipanwita Sengupta, 3. Mrs. Sudipa Maiti

Volume/Issue: 05/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2024-89398284/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Sister-Tutor, Nursing Training School, M.R.Bangur Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
2. Principal, Govt. College of Nursing, Burdwan, West Bengal, India.
3. Sister In Charge, Kakdwip S.D. Hospital, West Bengal, India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Behavioral problems are the reactions to emotional disturbance or environmental maladjustments. Behavioral problems in school aged children can cause significant difficulties in children’s healthy development. Aims: To develop an educational programme and to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programme in increasing the knowledge level of mothers regarding early detection of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods: One group pre test and post test design was conducted to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding early detection of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, evaluate the effectiveness of educational programme on early detection of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, association between pre test knowledge score of mothers with selected variables. Total 60 participants were selected through Non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by Semi-structured questionnaire for socio-demographic profile, Structured knowledge questionnaire contained 20 items and each having three options and Information Booklet on ADHD. Result: Results revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score was 12.76 which is higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 8.10. Calculated ‘t’ value (17.046) was greater than the table value of 2.00 with degree of freedom 59 at 0.05 level of significance. The maximum modified gain was in the area of signs and symptoms (0.54) and minimum modified gain was in the area of risk factors (0.26)of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There was significant association between pre test knowledge score of the mothers with education as calculated chi-square value was 6.782 (df=1) at 0.05 level of significance. So it could be concluded that the educational programme by administration of information booklet regarding early detection of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder was effective in increasing the knowledge of mothers as it significantly increased the knowledge in post test. Conclusion: Mental health of a child is of basic importance to gain the ability to live harmoniously in the changing environment. The community which neglects its children retards its future progresses. Children are dependent on their parents for their health and wellbeing. This study results focused that immediate need for regular assessment of children for early identification of behavioral problems.

Key words: Behavioural Problem, Health Seeking Behaviour, Urban Community