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@article{175934,
        author = {Gayatri Rajuji Barde},
        title = {EFFECT OF A STRUCTURE TEACHING PROGRAM ON THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING NEBULIZATION AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN IN A SELECTED URBAN AREA OF CITY. A PRE EXPERIMENT OF STUDY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {4713-4718},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=175934},
        abstract = {Respiratory illnesses are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five, particularly in low-resource settings. Nebulization, a key therapeutic intervention, delivers medication directly to the lungs, ensuring rapid relief in conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia. However, the effectiveness of this treatment depends significantly on caregivers’ knowledge and correct technique, especially mothers who are often the primary caregivers. This pre-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding nebulization among mothers of under-five children in a selected urban area.
60 mothers were selected using a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured knowledge questionnaire administered before and after the teaching program. The pre-test revealed that a majority of participants had average to good knowledge about nebulization. Following the structured teaching intervention, a significant improvement was observed in the post-test scores, indicating enhanced understanding of nebulization practices, including device use, hygiene, and identifying symptoms necessitating treatment.
Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between pre- and post-test scores (p < 0.05), affirming the effectiveness of the teaching intervention. The study also found associations between knowledge improvement and certain demographic factors such as educational status and previous exposure to health information.
This study highlights the importance of caregiver education and supports the implementation of structured teaching programs in community health settings to improve pediatric respiratory care. Empowering mothers with accurate knowledge can lead to better treatment adherence and improved child health outcomes.},
        keywords = {Structured Teaching Program, Nebulization, Mothers of Under-Five Children, Respiratory Illness, Paediatric Health, Knowledge Assessment, Pre-Experimental Study},
        month = {April},
        }