A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module Regarding Expression and Storage of Breast Milk
Jeyabarathi Krishnasamy1, T Jayadeepa2, Rajitha S Rajam3
1Department of Child Health Nursing, PPG College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Introduction:
Breast milk is the optimal food for infants, supporting their physical and emotional development. Breastfeeding should begin within an hour of birth.
Study Objectives:
a) Assess knowledge of breast milk expression and storage among working mothers. b) Evaluate practices related to expression and storage. c) Provide a self-instructional module on expressed breast milk. d) Measure the module's effectiveness. e) Analyze the association between knowledge, practice, and selected demographic variables.
Methodology:
An experimental study with 40 working mothers selected via convenience sampling. A structured questionnaire assessed knowledge and practices.
Results:
Descriptive statistics were used, yielding a "t" value of 9.35. Over 15 days, questionnaires were administered to 3 participants daily, with posttests and the instructional module provided after 15 days.
Conclusion:
The study showed a significant improvement in knowledge and practices after the self-instructional module was provided.
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