A study to assess the effectiveness of self Instructional module (SIM) knowledge and Practice regarding neonate infection among of Primi mothers in a selected rural area in Jaipur

Abstract

Introduction : Children are the future of the nation. Only healthy citizen can build up a healthy nation. Hence, the focus of every mother safeguards the newborn health. Today's children are tomorrow's citizen, a well developed child contributes to the national welfare and children are the precious resource of the nation. Children are the world's most valuable asset and their wellbeing indicates the standard of living of the country. Methodology : Evaluative Research Approach with one group pre test post test research design was used in this study. Target Population Primipara Mothers living in Gram Natata, Jaipur. Sampling Technique Non Probability Purposive Sampling. The present study was conducted among 60 primipara mothers living in Gram Natata, Jaipur. Results : The finding also revealed that the pre test score more homogenous (SD 3.390) than the post test score (SD 4.02). Conclusions : Distribution of primipara mothers based on their level of knowledge showed that 50% had poor knowledge, 33.33% have average knowledge and only 16.67% primipara mothers had good knowledge on neonatal infection.