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@article{192858,
        author = {Samantha Khakha and Mrs. Blessy Susan Biji and Dr. Shilpa Dominic},
        title = {To Assess the Perceived Learning Needs of Parents of Children with Pneumonia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {3535-3544},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192858},
        abstract = {Background: Pneumonia remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide particulary in vulnerable populations such as young children, especially of under-5 age group. If not treated on time can lead to severe and fatal complications. WHO defines pneumonia as a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs and it is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. It can be prevented through simple interventions. Parents should be made aware of the disease condition and the important preventive measures.
Method: The research design selected is descriptive cross sectional study design. Setting for the study was one of the selected tertiary care hospitals in Bangalore. The subjects for the study were selected using non-probability purposive sampling technique. Sample size was fifty-six. Demographic proforma was used to collect the baseline variables of the subjects. Perceived learning needs was assessed using structured perceived learning needs questionnaire.
Result: The findings of the study revealed the mean and mean percentage of perceived learning needs, 21.82 and 72.8% respectively, indicating there is higher learning needs among the parents of the children with pneumonia with highest scoring regarding the complications of pneumonia. The findings also revealed that there is a significant association of perceived learning needs of parents with their age (0.002), education status (0.008) and occupation (0.012). It also revealed there is association of perceived learning needs with number of siblings (0.038), birth order (0.014) and frequency of hospitalization (0.034) of the child.
Conclusion: The study showed that there is a high learning needs among the parents of children with pneumonia. Therefore it is important to pay attention to the learning needs of the parents and provide relevant information to them enhancing their knowledge so that they can take immediate and appropriate actions in the near future and prevent further worsening of the child’s condition.},
        keywords = {Perceived learning needs, pneumonia, morbidity, mortality},
        month = {February},
        }