“A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Program On Knowledge Regarding Prevention Of Protein Energy Malnutrition Among Mothers Of Under Five Children At Selected Anganwadi, Daman

Author(s)	Ms. Mansi Babubhai Chaudhari
Country	India
Abstract	Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) remains a major public health concern affecting children under five years of age in India. Maternal knowledge plays a crucial role in early identification and prevention of PEM. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured teaching program (STP) on improving knowledge regarding PEM prevention among mothers of under five children in selected Anganwadi centres of Daman. A quasi experimental one group pre test post test design was adopted, and 369 mothers were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self structured questionnaire. The mean pre test knowledge score was 12.56 ± 3.21, which increased to 22.91 ± 2.84 in the post test. The calculated z value (16.664, p < 0.001) indicated a statistically significant improvement in knowledge following the intervention. The findings suggest that structured teaching programs are effective in enhancing maternal knowledge and can contribute to reducing PEM prevalence in the community.
Keywords	Protein Energy Malnutrition, Structured Teaching Program, Mothers, Knowledge, Under-five Children
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-03
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62312
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbdsh5

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