Abstract
Title
EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME
ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HUMAN MILK BANKING AMONG
LACTATING MOTHERS AT RAJARAJESWARI MEDICAL
COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, BANGALORE
Author
Dr.Tejeshwari B V* & B.Sc (N) students
Email
Tejeshwinirajesh@gmail.com
keyword
Effectiveness, Knowledge,
STP and human milk
banking, lactating mothers
Abstract
Breast is the best natural feeding. It is the healthiest form of milk for
babies. WHO recommended exclusive breast feeding for 6 months , supplemented
breast feeding is recommended until at least 2 years and then as long as the mother and
child wishes. Human milk preferred from of nutrition for all infants. It provides the
infant with micronutrients, immunologic properties and several enzymes that enhance
digestion and absorption of nutrient. Objectives: - 1. To assess the pre-test knowledge
regarding human milk banking among lactating mothers of RRMCH, Bengaluru. 2. To
assess the post-test knowledge regarding human milk banking among lactating mothers
at RRMCH, Bengaluru. 3. To assess effectiveness of structured teaching programme
on knowledge regarding human milk banking among lactating mothers at RRMCH,
Bengaluru. 4. To find association between post-test knowledge score of lactating
mothers and selected demographic variables. Design: - Evaluative research approach
was used for the study. Forty lactating mothers were recruited by non-probability
purposive sampling method. Necessary administrative permission was obtained from
concerned authority. Written informed consent was obtained from all subjects. Then
the investigator collected the data pertaining to the demographic variables by using
structured interview schedule. Ethical clearance was obtained from Institutional ethical
committee. Content validity of the tool was established by split of method. The
obtained score was 0.90 & it was found to reliable. Pre-testing of the tools was done.
Setting: - The study was conducted in RajaRajeswari Medical College &hospital,
Bangalore, Karnataka. Result: - The result of the study showed that the mean level of
knowledge regarding human milk banking on pre-test was 10.50 and post-test was 20
respectively. The standard deviation for the study was 1.46 and 3.35respectively. The
calculated “t” value was 24.26. This shows that there is an effectiveness of structured
teaching programme on knowledge regarding human milk banking among lactating
mothers at RRMCH, Bangalore. Conclusion: - The study revealed that the objective
for assessing knowledge towards the human milk banking among lactating mothers has
achieved and structured teaching programme was effective in improving the
knowledge of lactating mothers
