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@article{184792,
        author = {Ms. Harshal Hemant Meshram and Mr. Sandesh Suresh Sonawane},
        title = {Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Module (STM) on Home Care Management of Children among Primigravida Mothers in Rural Maharashtra},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3359-3364},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184792},
        abstract = {Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality remain major public health challenges in India, particularly in rural regions. Mothers, especially primigravida, play a critical role in the home care management of children. However, inadequate knowledge and poor practices often lead to preventable childhood illnesses. Structured Teaching Modules (STM) have been proposed as effective educational interventions to bridge this knowledge gap.  Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Module (STM) on home care management of children among primigravida mothers residing in selected rural regions of Maharashtra.  Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 130 primigravida mothers, divided into an experimental group (n=65) and a control group (n=65). The experimental group received STM on nutrition, immunization, accident prevention, illness management, discipline, moral and value education, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Data were collected using a validated Structured Interview Schedule (30 items). Pre-test and post-test knowledge scores were compared within and between groups using paired and unpaired t-tests. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score of the experimental group was significantly lower than the post-test score (12.46 ± 3.18 vs 24.86 ± 2.45; p<0.001). In contrast, the control group showed no significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (12.62 ± 3.09 vs 13.05 ± 2.98; p>0.05). The mean difference in knowledge gain was significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group. Associations between post-test scores and selected demographic variables such as maternal age and education were statistically significant.  Conclusion: The Structured Teaching Module was highly effective in improving knowledge of primigravida mothers regarding home care management of children. The intervention is recommended as a low-cost, scalable strategy for community health programs to reduce preventable childhood illnesses and neonatal mortality.},
        keywords = {Primigravida, Structured Teaching Module, Home care management, Neonatal health, Rural mothers},
        month = {September},
        }