Effectiveness of Training Module on Knowledge of the Mother Regarding Child Growth Assessment

Abstract

Background: Under-five children represent 12% of the general population in India. Under-five Children mortality in India is as high as 4.9% of all deaths. The first 5 years of the life in child hood have a great importance. The growth and development play a vital role during this period.

Objectives: to assess the effectiveness of training module on knowledge of mothers of under- five children regarding growth assessment

Method: Evaluative approach with Quasi experimental one group pretest and posttest design was used to assess the knowledge of mothers of under five children sample size was 60 mothers of under-five children in selected settings with systematic random technique was adopted to select the sample.

Results: Majority of the mothers 53 (88.3%) belongs to the age group of 15-25 years. The majority of the mothers 27(45%) are having adequate knowledge and practice after administering the training module The results showed statistically significant increase in knowledge and interpretation. (P< 0.05).

Conclusion: The study concluded that the training module was effective in improving the knowledge of mothers Regarding Child Growth Assessment.