Assessing The Impact of a Structured Teaching Programme On Maternal Immunization Knowledge for Under Five Children’s in Selected Area of Bagalkot

Abstract

Background: Immunization is probably one of the most cost effective interventions to reduce burden of childhood morbidity and mortality, provided used optimally and judiciously. Currently it is estimated that immunization saves the life of 3 million children a year but 2 million more lives could be saved by existing vaccines. Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, believed to save an estimated 2-3 million lives annually. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching Programme on knowledge regarding immunization among the mothers of under five children in selected area at Bagalkot.  Methods: A cross sectional study with a sample of 60 mothers of under five children, selected by convenient sampling technique. A structured teaching programme questionnaire was used to assess the data regarding immunization among the mothers of under five children in selected area at Bagalkot. The data was entered in MS excel sheet and transferred to SPSS 18 for analysis.  Results: 31.6% mothers were between 20 to 22 years of age. The standard teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of mothers regarding immunization (t value= 7.65, ? < 0.05).A significant association was found between knowledge of mothers regarding immunization and their age, occupation and educational status. Conclusion: Structured teaching Programme is an effective measure to improve the knowledge regarding immunization among the mothers of under five children.