Assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of pneumococcal infections among the mothers of under five children in selected Anganwadi of Ratia, Haryana

Abstract

Pneumococcal infection is one of the leading disease in under five children all over the world. Mothers are an integral part of the care given to the child to control the reoccurrence of pneumococcal infection. Educating and training mothers can increase compliance with discharge plans and prevent re-admissions. Planned teaching program is an effective strategy giving information to the mothers of under five children. The study was conducted to find out the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of pneumococcal infections among the mothers of under five children.