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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Management of Common Illness in Preschool Children among Mothers in Selected Area ,Coimbathore

Author(s) Ms. SUMI K MATHEW, Ms. BIYA BENNY
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Preschool children commonly experience illnesses such as diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation, food poisoning, and fever due to low immunity and frequent exposure to infections. Effective home management by mothers is essential to prevent complications, yet many mothers lack adequate knowledge and hold unfavourable attitudes. Health education plays a key role in strengthening their awareness and response. Hence, this study assessed the effectiveness of a structured teaching program for improving mothers’ knowledge and attitude.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding management of common illnesses in preschool children among mothers in selected area, Coimbatore.
OBJECTIVES
• To determine the mothers’ level of knowledge and attitude regarding the management of common illnesses in preschool children.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the structured teaching programme on the management of common illnesses in preschool children among mothers.
• To examine the relationship between knowledge and attitude regarding the management of common illnesses in preschool children among mothers.
• To identify the association between study findings and selected demographic variables.
METHODOLOGY
A quantitative research approach with a one-group pretest–post-test design was adopted. The study sample consisted of 30 mothers of preschool children aged 3–5 years, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with 30 multiple-choice questions to assess knowledge and a 5-point Likert scale to measure attitude. After the pretest, mothers received a structured teaching program supported by an information booklet on the management of common childhood illnesses. The post-test was administered on the seventh day using the same assessment tools. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, paired t-test, correlation, and Chi-square test to evaluate effectiveness and associations with demographic variables.
RESULT
The pretest findings revealed that 60% of mothers had inadequate knowledge and 40% had moderately adequate knowledge, with none achieving adequate knowledge. After the structured teaching program, a significant improvement was seen: 53.3% attained adequate knowledge and 46.7% achieved moderately adequate knowledge. Attitude levels also improved from predominantly unfavourable and moderately favourable in the pretest to favourable and most favourable in the post-test. A positive correlation was established between knowledge and attitude, indicating that increased knowledge contributed to improved attitudes. Chi-square analysis showed significant associations between post-test knowledge and selected demographic variables, confirming the effectiveness of the intervention.
CONCLUSION
The study concludes that the structured teaching program was highly effective in improving the knowledge and attitude of mothers regarding the management of common illnesses in preschool children. The findings highlight the importance of health education in empowering mothers to provide appropriate home care and prevent complications.
Keywords COMMON ILLNESSES, PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62470
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