Chandrakala K.B.,
Geetha D.,
Veena Santhosh,
- Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Government College of Nursing, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, Government College of Nursing, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
- Professor and Head, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Vidya Vikas College of Nursing, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Introduction: The study was conducted to assess the levels of knowledge and attitudes related to selected comfort measures among mothers who had undergone caesarean delivery, both before and after an intervention. It also aimed to identify any associations between these outcomes and certain demographic variables. Methods: A pre-experimental design using a single group with pretest and posttest measures was employed. The sample consisted of 100 post-caesarean mothers, chosen through a nonprobability convenience sampling method. Data were gathered using a demographic information form, a structured questionnaire to evaluate knowledge, and a Likert scale to assess attitudes. The data collected was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: The structured teaching programme was effective in enhancing the participants’ knowledge and improving their attitudes toward selected comfort measures following caesarean delivery. The mean knowledge score increased from 12.77 in the pretest to 25.26 in the posttest, with a calculated t-value of 39.046 (p < 0.05). Similarly, the mean attitude score rose from 67.26 to 86.24, with a t-value of 17.737 (p < 0.05). These results confirm that the observed improvements were statistically significant and not due to chance. Additionally, no significant association was found between demographic variables and pretest knowledge or attitude at the 5% level of significance. Interpretation and Conclusion: The paired t-test revealed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores for both knowledge and attitude, indicating the effectiveness of the structured teaching programme. Therefore, the research hypotheses (H₁ and H₂) were accepted. The study concludes that the programme successfully enhanced knowledge and fostered a positive change in attitude among post-caesarean mothers. Since the improvements were statistically significant, the structured teaching programme can be recommended as an effective approach for improving post-caesarean care practices.
Keywords: Knowledge, attitude, structured teaching programme, post-caesarean mothers, comfort measures, caesarean section
[This article belongs to International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices ]
Chandrakala K.B., Geetha D., Veena Santhosh. A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Selected Comfort Measures Among Post-Caesarean Mothers. International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices. 2026; 04(01):16-25.
Chandrakala K.B., Geetha D., Veena Santhosh. A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Selected Comfort Measures Among Post-Caesarean Mothers. International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices. 2026; 04(01):16-25. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijmnp/article=2026/view=247407
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International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices
| Volume | 04 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | 12/04/2026 |
| Accepted | 15/04/2026 |
| Published | 28/04/2026 |
| Publication Time | 16 Days |
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