Effectiveness of self-instructional module regarding Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana among antenatal mothers in Rajasthan

Abstract

Introduction: Strategies and interventions must be customised according to particular needs as well as circumstances and provide service under the Yojana in order to decline the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) as well as Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). As a result, service packages must be created for mother and her newborn. Therefore, the aim of this study was to increase mother's knowledge by providing a self-instructional module about the Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojna (JSSY). Methodology: A quantitative approach of single group, pre- post-test research design were used in this research. Using a purposive sampling technique, the researchers chose 80 pregnant women to participate in the study. Results: The findings show that the average knowledge score before the intervention was 17.65±1.3, and after the intervention, it increased to 25.63±0.85. Antenatal mothers' knowledge score improved considerably between the pre- and post-tests (p0.05). The pre-test knowledge scores were not significantly associated (p>0.05) with any prenatal mothers' demographic factors. Conclusion: Present research highlights that antenatal mother's knowledge towards JSSY is much needed among antenatal mothers for better and safe care of both mother and newborn.