A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Computer-assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge About the Distribution and Use of Iron and Folic Acid Tablets During the Antenatal Period Among Primigravida Mothers in Selected Villages of Holenarasipura Taluk, Karnataka

Year : 2024 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 02 | Page : 28 40
    By

    Mahaboobsaheb Ganjal,

  • M. Ravi Kumbar,

  1. Associate Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Al Qamar College of Nursing, Karnataka, India
  2. Nursing Officer, Department of Nursing ESIC Hospital, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Pregnancy is a critical period in a mother’s life, and proper knowledge about managing pregnancy is essential for maternal and fetal health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-assisted teaching program in improving knowledge about the distribution and use of iron and folic acid tablets among primigravida mothers in selected villages of Holenarasipura taluk. A one-group pre-test and post-test pre-experimental design was employed, using non-probability convenience sampling to select 40 primigravida mothers. Data were collected through structured interviews based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A pre-test was conducted, followed by a computer-assisted teaching program, and a post-test was administered seven days later to assess knowledge improvement. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score (78.0%) was significantly higher than the pre-test score (43.3%), showing an improvement of 34.7%. This improvement was statistically significant with a calculated ‘t’ value of 25.82 at the 5% level. Demographic variables such as age, age at menarche, age at marriage, gestational age, dietary habits, family type, religion, and husband’s education showed a significant association with the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores. However, no significant association was found with the mother’s education, occupation, family income, or source of health information. In conclusion, the computer-assisted teaching program was highly effective in enhancing the knowledge of primigravida mothers regarding iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy. This study suggests that such educational interventions could play a crucial role in improving maternal health outcomes.

Keywords: Primigravida mothers, computer-assisted teaching, iron and folic acid, antenatal care, maternal health education

[This article belongs to International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices ]

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Mahaboobsaheb Ganjal, M. Ravi Kumbar. A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Computer-assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge About the Distribution and Use of Iron and Folic Acid Tablets During the Antenatal Period Among Primigravida Mothers in Selected Villages of Holenarasipura Taluk, Karnataka. International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices. 2024; 02(02):28-40.
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Mahaboobsaheb Ganjal, M. Ravi Kumbar. A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Computer-assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge About the Distribution and Use of Iron and Folic Acid Tablets During the Antenatal Period Among Primigravida Mothers in Selected Villages of Holenarasipura Taluk, Karnataka. International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices. 2024; 02(02):28-40. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijmnp/article=2024/view=190085


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Volume 02
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Received 25/08/2024
Accepted 21/10/2024
Published 10/11/2024
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