Effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding weaning among primi-para mothers

Effective weaning in the child requires proper knowledge and good technique skills in the mothers. The investigator found that a Structured Teaching Programme (STP) can improve the knowledge level of the primi para mothers regarding weaning. The study aimed at assessing the knowledge of primi- para mothers regarding weaning, to develop and administer the structured teaching programme, evaluate its effectiveness on knowledge of primi para mothers and to find an association between pre and posttest knowledge scores with their sociodemographic variables. A one group pre-test post-test pre-experimental approach was adopted. The study was conducted among 60 primi-para mothers conveniently selected from a community area in Bangalore. The findings of the study revealed that the mean of the primi-para mothers knowledge was 58. In the post test, very significant increase in knowledge was found as the mean percentage of knowledge score was improved to 80.93%. This study concluded that structure teaching program is an effective tool to improve the knowledge of primi-para mothers regarding weaning.