EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE BREAST ENGORGEMENT AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHER WITH BREAST ENGORGEMENT
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Background: Breast engorgement is one of the common problem among postnatal mother which causes delayed initiation of breast feeds and restriction in breastfeeding. The study was done to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding breast engorgement among postnatal mothers.
Materials and Methods: Quantitative study with non-experimental study design was chosen in this study. 30 postnatal mothers admitted in postnatal ward were selected as samples. The pretest level of knowledge on breast engorgement was assessed. Structured Teaching Programme was given followed by the posttest was done.
Results: After the Structured Teaching Programme posttest gain score was higher than in the pretest in terms of knowledge on causes, signs and symptoms, management and prevention of breast engorgement among postnatal mothers.
[V. Vijayalakshmi, D. Rajeswari and J. Huldah (2021); EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE BREAST ENGORGEMENT AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHER WITH BREAST ENGORGEMENT Int. J. of Adv. Res. 9 (Sep). 701-702] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
COLLEGE OF NURSING, MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE, CHENNAI
India
