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@article{184871,
        author = {Medonna S and Dr. Gaurav Tyagi},
        title = {A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on the Knowledge of Male Parents Regarding Newborn Care in a Community Setting in Kollam.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {4048-4060},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184871},
        abstract = {Background: Newborn care is crucial for reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, caregiving responsibilities have been centered around mothers, often neglecting the potential role of fathers in newborn care. In recent years, the involvement of male parents in early childcare has gained attention, recognizing their importance in promoting infant health and family well-being. The Primary objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on the knowledge of male parents regarding newborn care in a community setting in Kollam. Research Methods was a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used. The study was conducted in selected communities of Kollam district. A total of 30 male parents of newborns were selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire designed to assess knowledge on newborn care, including hygiene, breastfeeding, immunization, danger signs, and general newborn health practices. The structured teaching programme was implemented, and a post-test was conducted after seven days. Results were the findings revealed a significant increase in knowledge scores after the intervention. The mean post-test score was notably higher than the pre-test score, indicating that the structured teaching programme was effective in enhancing the knowledge of male parents regarding newborn care. Statistical analysis using paired t-test showed a significant difference at p < 0.05. The study concluded that structured teaching programmes can significantly improve male parents' knowledge of newborn care. Involving fathers in newborn health education can contribute positively to the overall health and development of infants. Community-level interventions targeting fathers should be encouraged to promote shared parental responsibility.},
        keywords = {Effectiveness, Structured teaching programme, Male parents, Parental knowledge, Newborn care, Community setting.},
        month = {September},
        }