• PRIYA SHARMA
• S. VICTOR DEVASIRVADAM

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding infant rearing among the mothers in a selected area of Dadra Nagar Haveli.” The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-intervention score on knowledge and knowledge on practice regarding infant rearing among mothers residing in a selected area of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The conceptual framework was based on Von Bertalanffy’s Systems model (1968). Study adopted a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental (one group pre-test and post-test) design. The study subjects were mothers of infants who were registered under the health and wellness centres of Dapada, Chinchpada, and Vasona. The sample size was 149. A convenient sampling technique was used. The data was obtained using Demographic proforma, Clinical proforma, structured knowledge questionnaire on infant rearing. The major findings of the study were as follows: Among 149, majority i.e. 106 (72%) had below average pre test and 43 (28%) had average pre test score. Out of 149 mother’s 120 (81%) had excellent knowledge in post test and 29 (19%) had good knowledge. There was insignificant association between knowledge and all selected demographic variables. The study concluded that the structured teaching program was effective in improving knowledge and knowledge on practice among mothers regarding infant rearing.

Structured Teaching Program, Knowledge, Infant rearing, Mothers

"EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING INFANT REARING AMONG THE MOTHERS IN A SELECTED AREA OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.d431-d435, February-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302351.pdf

"EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING INFANT REARING AMONG THE MOTHERS IN A SELECTED AREA OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no. ppd431-d435, February-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302351.pdf