Sathiya, N (2012) Evaluate the effectiveness of computer assisted instruction on knowledge and knowledge on practice regarding selected aspects of integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness (IMNCI guidelines) among mothers of under five children in selected rural area at Tanjore district. Masters thesis, Sara Nursing College, Dharapuram.
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Abstract
A Study to evaluate the effectiveness of Computer Assisted Instruction on knowledge and knowledge on practice regarding selected aspects of Integrated Management Of Neonatal And Childhood illness (IMNCI guidelines) among mothers of under five children in selected rural area at Tanjore district. The present study was conducted in Manakkadu at Tanjore district. Preexperimental one group pretest posttest design was used for this study. Permission was obtained from the president of Manakkadu village and data collection was done over the period of 4 weeks. The investigator had selected 60 mothers of underfive children through convenience sampling technique. Oral consent was obtained. Then the investigator did a pretest on the level of knowledge and knowledge on practice. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used for assessing the level of knowledge and check list was used for assessing the level of knowledge on practice. Then computer Assisted Instruction administered to the subjects regarding selected aspects of IMNCI guidelines which includes assessment, classification, treatment and counseling of pneumonia, anaemia, diarrhea, malnutrition, immunization for 30mts duration. Then the post test level of knowledge and knowledge on practice of the subject was assessed after 15days with the help of same questionnaire. There was a significant difference (P< 0.05) between the pre test mean score 11.63(±3.39) and post test score of knowledge 20.4 (±2.23) and pretest knowledge on practice mean score 7.15 (±1.35) and post test mean score 8.81 (± 12.09). There was a positive correlation found between the post test level of knowledge score and the post test level of knowledge on practice score (r=0.71). There was a significant association found (P< 0.05) between the level of knowledge and knowledge on practice with their occupational status of the mother. It is concluded that Educational programme helps to change the knowledge and knowledge on practice regarding selected aspects IMNCI guidelines among mothers of under five children.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Computer Assisted Instruction; Knowledge; Integrated Management of Neonatal; Childhood Illness; Mothers of Under Five Children; Rural Area; Tanjore District |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Paediatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Oct 2017 07:11 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Oct 2017 07:11 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/3662 |
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