A Study To Assess The Effectiveness of Awareness Programme on Common Childhood Allergies Among Mothers At Selected Areas ,Tirupati.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Childhood allergies like asthma and allergic rhinitis are most common in children. Mothers need to understand about allergies. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of awareness programme on selected common childhood allergies among mothers. Method: A Pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test was adopted.50 mothers were selected by using convenient sampling technique on the basis of inclusive criteria to assess the knowledge regarding selected common childhood allergies among mothers by using structured questionnaire. Results: The study findings revealed that among 50 mothers 35(70%) had inadequate knowledge, 12(24%) had moderate knowledge and 3(6%) had adequate knowledge in pre-test. After the administration of awareness programme the findings of the post-test revealed that 33(66%) had adequate knowledge 13(26%) had moderate knowledge 4(8%)had inadequate knowledge on mothers regarding selected common childhood allergies. It evidenced that the awareness programme is significantly effective on improving knowledge regarding selected common childhood allergies among mothers. Conclusion and recommendation: The present study revealed that mothers have inadequate knowledge regarding selected common childhood allergies before awareness programme and after awareness knowledge about selected common childhood allergies among mothers was improved.To conduct awareness programme on prevention of common childhood allergies.
Authors and Affiliations
M. Mounika, Dr. M. Sreelatha, Dr. P. Sudharani
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