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@article{184895,
        author = {Ms. Manisha Murlidhar Ramteke and Ms. Anuradha Anilrao Wankhade},
        title = {EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON NAVJAAT SHISHU SURAKSHA KARYAKRAM (NSSK) AMONG HEALTH WORKERS WORKING AT SELECTED HEALTH CENTERS IN RURAL REGIONS OF MAHARASHTRA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {3646-3649},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184895},
        abstract = {Background of the study; A healthy start to life is vital in establishing the foundation of healthy nation. Neonates truly constitute the foundation of a nation and no sensible government can afford to neglect their needs and rights.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) both define a newborn, or neonate, as a child who is 28 days old or younger. A neonate is also called a newborn. The neonatal period is the first 4 weeks of a child's life. It is a time when changes are very rapid change. Many critical events can occur in this period i.e. Feeding patterns are established, Bonding between parents and infant begins, the risk for infections that may become more serious are higher, many birth or congenital defects are first noted. The health of the children differs from place to place and in the same place. It is assessed in terms of child morbidity and mortality. The factor which affect the health of children include poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, age, sex, environment, size of the family, malnutrition, lack of access to maternal and child health services, etc.2 Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the effect of health education on navjaat shishu suraksha karyakram (NSSK) among health workers working at selected health centers in rural regions of Maharashtra. The health workers were selected by convenient sampling technique where data was collected by using Structured Interview Schedule (SIS). The analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: participants based on their age groups. Among the total sample of 125 individuals, the majority, 53 participants (42.4%), fall within the 18-25 years age group. This is followed by 36 participants (28.8%) who are 42 years and above, indicating a significant proportion of older individuals in the study. The 34-41 years age group comprises 31 participants (24.0%), while the smallest group, aged 26-33 years, includes only 6 participants (4.8%). These figures show that the study population is diverse in terms of age, with a higher concentration of younger adults (18-25 years) and older individuals (42 and above), while middle-aged participants (26-41 years) are comparatively fewer.125 participants based on their designation. Out of the total, 35 individuals (28.0%) were Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), 47 (37.6%) were Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and 43 (34.4%) were Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs). This indicates that the largest group among the participants were ANMs, followed closely by ASHAs, with AWWs being the smallest group represented. participants based on their professional experience. Among the total 125 participants, the highest proportion, 41 individuals (32.8%), have 5-10 years of experience. This is followed by 36 participants (28.8%) who have 15 years or more of experience. 25 individuals (20.0%) have been working for 10-15 years, while 23 participants (18.4%) have less than 5 years of experience. These findings indicate that the majority of participants have at least 5 years of experience, with the largest group falling within the 5-10-year range, and a significant number having over 15 years of experience, highlighting a mix of both relatively new and highly experienced professionals in the sample. participants based on gender. Among the 125 participants, the majority, 125 individuals (100.0%), are female, while 0 participants (0.0%) are male. This indicates a significant gender disparity, with a much higher representation of females in the study sample. This trend may reflect the fact that professions related to healthcare and community health work are predominantly female-dominated. participants based on their previous information regarding the NSSK (Navjaat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram) program. Out of 125 participants, 35 individuals (28.0%) reported having prior knowledge of the NSSK program, while the majority, 90 individuals (72.0%), had no prior information about it. This suggests a significant gap in awareness about the NSSK program among the participants, indicating the need for enhanced educational and training efforts to improve knowledge and implementation of neonatal care practices. participants based on their source of information. Among the 125 participants, the majority, 55 individuals (44.0%), reported social media as their primary source of information. This was followed by 41 individuals (32.8%) who obtained information through newspapers, while 29 individuals (23.2%) relied on books. The findings indicate that social media plays a dominant role in information dissemination among the participants, highlighting its potential as an effective medium for educational and awareness programs. 23%
Conclusion: Analysis of data showed that there is significant difference between pre-test and post- test knowledge. Hence, Health education has significantly brought out their improvement in the knowledge on NSSK among Health workers.},
        keywords = {Navjaat Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (NSSK), Health workers, Health Education, Health Centers, Rural Regions.},
        month = {September},
        }