Abstract
Objective : To assess the existing knowledge and attitude regarding worm infestation among mothers of underfive children. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding worm infestation. To find out the relationship between knowledge and attitude regarding worm infestation among mothers of underfive children. To determine association between knowledge and attitude regarding worm infestation with their selected demographic variables. Methods : Study was conducted using quasi experimental one group pretest, post test design. Structured Knowledge questionnaire and three point likert scale was used to evaluate the baseline data, knowledge and attitude of mothers of under-five children. Data obtained was tabulated and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study, using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results : Significant increase in knowledge was witnessed after the implementation of Structured Teaching Programme as evidenced by pre-test and post-test data analysis. Conclusion : The Structured Teaching Programme enhanced the knowledge of mothers of under-five children regarding prevention of worm infestations. This programme will help in the implementation of worm infestations topic in the students' curriculum and teachers training programme.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
