Impact of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice regarding management of minor disorders of pregnancy among primigravida mothers in rural India: A Pre-Experimental study
Dr. Amrita Akhilesh Sivasanker
, Jolly john
primigravida mothers; minor disorders of pregnancy; structured teaching programme; knowledge; practice; antenatal education; rural India.
Background: Minor disorders of pregnancy such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, constipation, backache and cramps in legs are common and can significantly affect maternal comfort, sleep and nutrition. Many primigravida women, especially in rural India, have limited knowledge about self-care for these conditions and rely on inaccurate or incomplete information.
Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge and practice regarding management of minor disorders of pregnancy among primigravida mothers in selected rural villages of Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was used. Sixty primigravida mothers from selected rural villages were recruited using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising socio-demographic variables and 24 items assessing knowledge and practice regarding management of minor disorders of pregnancy. Pretest was followed by an STP delivered using lecture-cum-discussion and audiovisual aids. Posttest was administered seven days later using the same questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, paired t-tests and chi-square tests.
Results: Before the intervention, most participants had inadequate knowledge and practice regarding management of minor disorders of pregnancy. After the STP, the proportion of mothers with adequate knowledge and practice increased markedly, and mean pretest and posttest scores differed significantly (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The STP was effective in improving knowledge and practice regarding management of minor disorders of pregnancy among primigravida mothers in rural villages. Incorporating such nurse-led education into routine antenatal services could help women manage discomforts more effectively and potentially prevent progression to complications.
"Impact of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice regarding management of minor disorders of pregnancy among primigravida mothers in rural India: A Pre-Experimental study", JETNR - JOURNAL OF EMERGING TRENDS AND NOVEL RESEARCH (www.JETNR.org), ISSN:2984-9276, Vol.4, Issue 4, page no.c924-c928, April-2026, Available :https://rjpn.org/JETNR/papers/JETNR2604386.pdf
Volume 4
Issue 4,
April-2026
Pages : c924-c928
Paper Reg. ID: JETNR_234122
Published Paper Id: JETNR2604386
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Research Area: Health Science All
Country: GREATER NOIDA, UP, India
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