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Effectiveness of a Structured Pharmaceutical Educational Intervention on Maternal Knowledge of Pediatric Vaccines,
Selvaraj Hemalatha1, Kandasamy Maheswari2, Gaoudam Nadarajane3
1Department of Paediatric Nursing, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Background:
Immunization is a cornerstone of public health, preventing childhood morbidity and mortality. However, inadequate maternal knowledge often leads to incomplete immunization coverage.
Aim:
To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program (STP) on knowledge regarding the immunization schedule among mothers of children under five.
Methodology:
A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed, involving 50 mothers in Sanarpalayam, Namakkal District, selected via purposive sampling. A structured questionnaire with 30 multiple-choice questions assessed knowledge. Data were analyzed using descriptive (mean, standard deviation [SD]) and inferential statistics (paired t-test, Chi-square test).
Results:
The mean knowledge score improved from 13.5 (SD = 4.05) in the pretest to 24.5 (SD = 5.03) in the posttest, with a 36% increase in the mean percentage score (t = 19.65, P < 0.05). Significant associations were observed between pretest knowledge and age (χ 2 =11.56, P = 0.012) and education (χ 2 =13.03, P = 0.025).
Conclusion:
The STP significantly enhanced maternal knowledge of immunization schedules, emphasizing the need for ongoing maternal education to improve vaccination coverage and child health outcomes.
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