A Study to Evaluate Mothers’ Perceptions and the Effectiveness of an Awareness Program Aimed at Enhancing Knowledge About Behavioral Issues in Primary School Children Within a Specific Community in Haldwani, Uttarakhand

Year : 2024 | Volume :02 | Issue : 02 | Page : 9-13
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Gunajn Singh Bhakuni,

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Shashi Triphati,

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Rekha Koranga,

  1. Student, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Pal College of Nursing and Medical Sciences, Uttarakhand, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Pal College of Nursing and Medical Sciences, Uttarakhand, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Pal College of Nursing and Medical Sciences, Uttarakhand, India

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Background: Behavior is perceived in society as how an individual presents themselves in various situations. As a child grows, their development encompasses biological, psychological, and emotional changes that occur from birth. The parent-child relationship also evolves through daily, reciprocal interactions in different relational domains, such as attachment and authority, which lay the foundation for future interactions. These exchanges can significantly influence a child’s development across various areas, including emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The importance of the parent-child relationship for optimal child outcomes and mental well-being throughout life has been well documented across different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an awareness program on mothers’ knowledge concerning behavioral issues in primary school children. Materials and methods: This mixed study was conducted on the mothers. The sample consisted of 50 mothers selected through the purposive sampling technique. Data gathering tools included a structured knowledge questionnaire. The awareness program was given to the mothers and after that post-test was carried out for them statistical tests such as paired t-test, and chi-square were used to interpret and analyze the data. Result: The mean post-test knowledge score was notably higher than the pre-test score, with a calculated ‘t’ value of 13.39, significantly exceeding the tabulated value of 49 (2.02) at p < 0.001. The means and standard deviations of the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores were determined to be 23.04 ± 4.9 and 28.8 ± 2.79, respectively, resulting in a mean difference of 5.76. Conclusion: The study concluded that the awareness program was an extremely effective approach for enhancing mothers’ knowledge about behavioral problems in children.

Keywords: Effectiveness, awareness program, behavioral problems, knowledge, mothers

[This article belongs to International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices (ijchnp)]

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Gunajn Singh Bhakuni, Shashi Triphati, Rekha Koranga. A Study to Evaluate Mothers’ Perceptions and the Effectiveness of an Awareness Program Aimed at Enhancing Knowledge About Behavioral Issues in Primary School Children Within a Specific Community in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices. 2024; 02(02):9-13.
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Gunajn Singh Bhakuni, Shashi Triphati, Rekha Koranga. A Study to Evaluate Mothers’ Perceptions and the Effectiveness of an Awareness Program Aimed at Enhancing Knowledge About Behavioral Issues in Primary School Children Within a Specific Community in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices. 2024; 02(02):9-13. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijchnp/article=2024/view=0

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Volume 02
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Received 20/08/2024
Accepted 24/10/2024
Published 03/11/2024