A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Management of Breast Feeding Problems On Knowledge Among Postnatal Mothers at Selected Tertiary Care Hospital, Coimbatore

Abstract

Introduction: Breast feeding problems is the major issue among postnatal mothers. Due to some breast feeding problems like engorgement, inverted nipple, mastitis, sore nipple, and low milk supply mothers are psychologically affected. So the researcher felt the necessity to impart knowledge for postnatal mother regarding management of breast feeding problems. Methods: The study involved one group pre-test and post-test design, with purposive sampling technique. Information was collected from 60 research participants using self-structured questionnaire (A) structured teaching programme was implemented and Post-test test was conducted on the day of discharge, using same questionnaire. Results and Discussion: The mean post test score was 88.58% which was more than the pre test score of 44.67% the difference in the mean was observed as 43.91%. The calculated ‘t’ value for the structured teaching programme for the research participants was 24.78, which is more than the tabulated value at p<0.001. This shows there was significant difference in structured teaching programme for research participants. Conclusion: Postnatal mothers had inadequate knowledge regarding management of breast feeding problems at pretest. By effective structured teaching, the mother gained adequate level of knowledge regarding management of breast feeding problems.