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@article{205486,
        author = {MS. HIMANSHI SACHAN and PROF. MRS. SURBHI R. KEHARI and PROF.DR. PRINCEY SHAJI},
        title = {“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INFORMATION BOOKLET IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER FIVE YEAR CHILDREN IN SELECTED URBAN AREAS OF JABALPUR”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {7950-7956},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205486},
        abstract = {Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among under-five children worldwide. Mothers play a vital role in the prevention and early management of ARI, as they are the primary caregivers of children. Adequate knowledge regarding control and prevention of ARI can help reduce complications and improve child health outcomes.
Aim: The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet regarding control and prevention of acute respiratory infection among mothers of under-five children in selected urban areas of Jabalpur.
Methodology: A quantitative research approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted for the study. A total of 60 mothers of under-five children were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. A pre-test was conducted to assess the existing knowledge of mothers regarding control and prevention of acute respiratory infection. Following the pre-test, an information booklet was administered to the participants. After seven days, a post-test was conducted using the same questionnaire to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Result: The findings revealed that in the pre-test, the majority of mothers had inadequate knowledge regarding control and prevention of acute respiratory infection. After the administration of the information booklet, there was a significant improvement in the knowledge scores of the mothers. The mean post-test knowledge score was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score, indicating the effectiveness of the information booklet. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores, and the research hypothesis was accepted.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the information booklet was an effective educational strategy for improving the knowledge of mothers regarding control and prevention of acute respiratory infection among under-five children. Therefore, health education programmes and information booklets should be used regularly to enhance mothers' awareness and promote better child health practices.},
        keywords = {Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI), control and prevention, information booklet, knowledge, mothers of under-five children, effectiveness, health education, and child health.},
        month = {June},
        }