Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of self-instructional module on Knowledge on Danger Signs of new-born among Primipara Mothers in Selected Hospitals at Chennai

Abstract

Danger signs of new born increases the neonatal mortality. The main signs are hypothermia, umbilical design cord sepsis, jaundice, lethargy, lack of breast feeding, respiratory distress. One group pre-test post-test pre-experimental design was adopted. The study was conducted in Mirsahibpet emergency and obstetric centre in Chennai. The data collection was done by self-structured questionnaire.30 samples collected by convenience sampling technique and education given by self-instructional module. In the pre-test 22 primipara mothers had inadequate knowledge and 8 mothers had adequate knowledge on Danger signs of new born. In the post-test 20 mothers had adequate knowledge,6 mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and 4 mothers had inadequate knowledge. In relation to effectiveness paired t test showed p<0.001 level. In demographic variables occupation of mother was highly significant.