Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge and Home Remedial Practices Regarding Minor Ailments during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers

Deepa Gupta and Bhanu

International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology, 2025, vol. 12, issue 4, 624-633

Abstract: Minor ailments during pregnancy, though not life-threatening, significantly affect maternal comfort and quality of life. A lack of awareness and reliance on unsafe practices further exacerbates the problem, especially in rural and semi-urban settings. Structured health education may enhance antenatal mother’s knowledge and promote safe home-based management strategies. To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge and practices. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. 80 antenatal mothers attending SLBGMC&H, Nerchowk, were selected for data collection using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist were administered before and after a structured teaching program. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and paired t-tests. Pre-test findings showed that 63.8% of participants had average knowledge, 23.8% had good knowledge, and 12.5% had poor knowledge. Regarding practices, 42.5% demonstrated poor practice, 25% average, and 32.5% good practice. Post-intervention, 92.5% of participants attained good knowledge, and 97.5% achieved good practice. The mean knowledge score increased from 16.71 to 25.39 (p

Keywords: Structured teaching program; minor ailments of pregnancy; antenatal mothers; knowledge; home remedial practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.32628/IJSRST251336

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