A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice regarding Gestational Diabetes among Antenatal Mothers in Arvinth Hospital at Namakkal District

Mahalakshmi, L (2019) A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice regarding Gestational Diabetes among Antenatal Mothers in Arvinth Hospital at Namakkal District. Masters thesis, Arvinth College of Nursing, Namakkal.

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Abstract

NEED FOR STUDY: Pregnancy is a particular time for all women. Diabetes mellitus is a global increase health problem. This condition becomes even more delicate when there is a diagnosis of GDM which makes necessary controls and therapies that will inevitably affect the woman’s life. GDM can lead to potential risks for the mother, fetus, and child’s development, as well as clinically relevant negative effects on maternal mental health, above all in terms of a diminished Quality of life. OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the level of knowledge and practice scores regarding gestational diabetes among antenatal mothers. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding gestational diabetes among antenatal mothers. 3. To find out correlation between the post test knowledge scores and Practice scores of antenatal mothers. 4. To determine the association between the post test knowledge and practice scores of antenatal mother regarding gestational diabetes with their selected demographic variables. HYPOTHESIS: � H1: There will be a significant difference between the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge and practice score of gestational diabetes among antenatal mothers. � H2: There will be a significant correlation between the post test knowledge scores and post test practice scores of gestational diabetes among antenatal mothers. � H3:There will be significant association between the post-test knowledge and practice score of gestational diabetes with their selected demographic variables of antenatal mothers. Based on literature review and guidance from various experts, the investigator developed conceptual framework, methodology and data analysis plan in effective and efficient way. The conceptual framework adopted for the study is based on Imogene M King’s ‘theory of goal attainment’. It provides comprehensive systematic and continuous ongoing framework for programme evaluation. Pre-experimental research design with one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for this study. As sample, 50 antenatal mothers were selected from aravinth hospital at Namakkal. CONCLUSION: The present study assess the knowledge and practice regarding gestational diabetes among antenatal mothers. The results revealed that there was a significant difference in pre test and post test scores of knowledge and practice and no significant association between post test knowledge and practice with selected demographic variables expect the education status.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Additional Information: 301722851
Uncontrolled Keywords: Effectiveness, Structured Teaching Programme, Knowledge, Practice, Gestational Diabetes, Antenatal Mothers, Arvinth Hospital, Namakkal District.
Subjects: NURSING > Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing
Depositing User: Subramani R
Date Deposited: 01 Jan 2022 15:51
Last Modified: 01 Jan 2022 15:51
URI: http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/18897

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