Systematic Educational Program On Knowledge Regarding Selected Home Based Postnatal Care Among Primi Postnatal Mothers

Background And Objective: The first six weeks after childbirth are frequently referred to as the postnatal phase. The postnatal period is referred to by the WHO as the most crucial and yet the most neglected stage in the lives of mothers and newborns. Most maternal and newborn fatalities take place during this time. Because there is a higher risk of death during the postnatal period, it is crucial for increasing survival rates, lowering morbidity rates, and raising quality of life. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding selected home-based postnatal care among primi postnatal mothers at Adichunchanagiri hospital and research B G Nagara. Materials And Methods: A pre-experimental design (one group pre-test post-test design) and evaluative approach was used in the study.A total of 60 samples (primi postnatal mothers) are estimated with confidence level of 95% and margin of error 05% using finite population formula with non-probability convenient sampling method. Data was collected using standadized tool.The data collection period was one month from 01-07-2022 to 30-07-2022.Data was collected using demographic Performa and structured knowledge questionnaire. The structured knowledge questionnaire was validated by experts and its reliability was established. Results: The results showed that the subjects had pre-test mean of 14.01and mean percentage of 40% with standard deviation of 3.54 .The post test score revealed that the subjects had a mean of 29.8 and mean post-test percentage is 85% with standard deviation of 1.67 and t value of 60.69 and p value was significant at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: According to the study's findings, there was a significant difference between the knowledge scores of primi postnatal mothers on the pre- and post-test. This leads to the conclusion that the SEP is successful in raising the knowledge scores of primi postnatal mothers. There was a noteworthy correlation observed between the knowledge scores of primi-postnatal mothers and some socio-demographic characteristics, such as the family type and the mother's educational status.