‘Study to assess the effectiveness of self -instructional module on the knowledge regarding management of selected minor ailments among primigravida mothers at selected maternity hospitals’.

Abstract

The present study, Assessed the effectiveness of a self-instructional module (SIM) on knowledge regarding management of selected minor ailments among primigravida mothers in selected maternity hospitals. Objectives: The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of the SIM. Secondary objectives included assessing existing knowledge and identifying associations between knowledge scores and selected demographic variables.

Methodology: A pre-experimental quantitative design was adopted with 60 primigravida mothers selected purposively. Data were collected after obtaining formal permission, and the SIM was administered. Knowledge was measured using pretest and post-test scores. Data analysis employed descriptive and inferential statistics, with significance set at 0.05. Results: In the pretest, 31.66% had poor, 60% average, and 8.33% good knowledge; mean score was 7 (SD=2.3). Post-test results showed 3.33% good, 86.66% very good, and 10% excellent knowledge; mean score was 19 (SD=1.09). The calculated t-value (36) exceeded the tabulated value (2.00) at 5% significance, indicating a statistically significant improvement. Significant associations were found between pretest knowledge scores and age, type of family, and gestational age, but not with religion, education, residential area, or husband’s occupation. Conclusion: The SIM was effective in enhancing knowledge of primigravida mothers regarding minor ailments during pregnancy. The study recommends replication with larger samples, varied settings, and comparative analyses between different maternal groups to further validate and generalize the findings.