Elaiyamudha, G (2012) Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding expression and storage of breast milk among employed postnatal mothers in Sothupakkam, Kanchipuram district. Masters thesis, Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur.
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Abstract
Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on Knowledge and attitude regarding expression and Storage of breastmilk among employed postnatal Mothers in sothupakkam, Kanchipuram District. OBJECTIVES: To assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding expression and storage of breast milk among employed postnatal mothers. To determine the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding expression and storage of breast milk. To find out the association between post test knowledge and attitude of postnatal mothers with their demographic variables. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS EFFECTIVENESS It is the extent to which an action produces (or) intended (or) desired outcome. The study refers to the extent to which structured teaching programme on expression and storage of breast milk among employed postnatal mothers. STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME It refers to the systematically planned teaching strategy designed to provide information on expression and storage of breast milk. BREAST MILK Breast milk is the white liquid produced by post natal women to breast feed their babies. EXPRESSION AND STORAGE OF BREAST MILK Refers to expressing breast milk by manual expression (or) using breast pumps and storage of breast milk at room temperature. EMPLOYED POST NATAL MOTHERS It refers to the postnatal mothers, those who are working after the birth of a child and extending for about six weeks. HYPOTHESIS H1 There is a significant difference between the pre and post test scores on knowledge and attitude regarding expression and storage of breast milk among employed postnatal mothers. H2. There is no significant association between post level of knowledge and attitude regarding expression and storage of breast milk and demographic variables among employed postnatal mothers. ASSUMPTIONS OF THE STUDY 1. Employed postnatal mothers will have inadequate knowledge regarding expression and storage of breast milk. 14 2. Structured teaching programme regarding expression and storage of breast milk will improve the knowledge and attitude of the employed postnatal mothers. DELIMITATIONS The study is limited to: Mothers who are willing to participate. Mothers who can interact in Tamil or English. Duration of data collection only the 6 weeks. Mothers those who are working. PROJECTED OUTCOME: This study helps the mothers to get adequate knowledge and attitude regarding expression and storage of breast milk. The findings on the demographic characteristics will help to identify the factors, which are influencing the mothers to improve the knowledge and attitude regarding expression and knowledge. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Concept is defined as a complex mental formulation of an object (or) event that is derived from the individual’s perception and experience. A study that has its root in the specified conceptual model is often called as a conceptual framework. The conceptual frame work for this study directed from “General system theory”. According to general system theory, it is a set of interacting art with in boundary which makes the system work well to its overall objectives. General system theory is useful for the whole process in to essential task to ensure goal realization. The number of part of the system is totally dependent on what is needed to accomplish the goal (or) purpose. The goal is necessary for any system to function. The aim of the study is to improve the knowledge on mothers regarding expression and storage of breast milk. Bertalanffy explained that the system has four major aspects. 1. Input 2. Through put 3. Out put 4. Feed back. INPUT It is any form of energy, information and matter that enters in to a system through its boundaries. Pretest is done to assess the knowledge of employed postnatal mothers regarding expression and storage of breast milk. Structured teaching programme for employed postnatal mothers in terms of knowledge regarding expressed breast milk feeding practices. THROUGH PUT It is the process that occurs in between the input & output process. In this study, throughput refers to structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding expression and storage of breast milk feeding practices. OUTPUT It is energy material information that is transferred to the environment. In this study output is the change in the knowledge and attitude regarding expression and storage of breast milk for employed postnatal mothers. Further it includes evaluating the structured teaching programme and knowledge regarding expression and storage of breast milk among employed postnatal mothers. Knowledge is interpreted as adequate knowledge, moderately adequate knowledge and inadequate knowledge regarding expression and storage of breast milk. FEED BACK Feedback is the result of output. It allows the system to monitor its internal function. So that it can either increase or restrict its input. Feedback is necessary for those who belong to the group that falls under in adequate knowledge, moderately adequate knowledge. Group subsequent session will be performed during the home visit, which will increase their knowledge on expression and storage of breast milk.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Teaching Programme; Knowledge; Attitude; Expression; Storage; Breast Milk; Postnatal Mothers; Kanchipuram District |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Nov 2017 09:29 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Nov 2017 09:29 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/3859 |
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