Planned teaching programme as a preventive strategy for gestational diabetes mellitus: Evidence from antenatal mothers in primary health centres in Panipat. Haryana

This study evaluated the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among antenatal mothers in selected PHCs at Panipat, Haryana. The study aimed to educate mothers about self-care, early GDM signs, complications, and seeking medical aid. Due to lack of knowledge regarding GDM prevention, this study focused on improving antenatal mothers' knowledge. Using an evaluatory research approach with one group pre-test post-test design, 50 antenatal mothers were selected through purposive sampling in PHCs and Govt Hospital at Panipat. Data were collected using structured interviews before and after PTP administration and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed significant knowledge gain through PTP, with a statistical difference (t49 = 22.8547, p