Authors:
P. Krishnaveni, D. Charmini Jeba Priya, P. Thenmozhi, Joseph Jeganathan, Suman Vashist, Nafees Ahmed

Addresses:
Department of Nursing, Markaz Rehabilitation Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Department of Nursing, Texcity College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Department of Nursing, College of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Bahrain, Zallaq, Kingdom of Bahrain. Department of Mental Health Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Abstract:

Urban under-5s are especially affected by protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). Enhanced maternal knowledge through structured learning packages can enhance PEM prevention and management. This study examines the impact of a structured learning package on mothers' knowledge and practices about protein-energy malnutrition prevention and care in under-5s at the urban health centre in Podanur, Coimbatore. This study used a quantitative, pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest. At the Urban Health Centre, Podanur, and Coimbatore, 30 mothers of under-5s were selected by convenient sampling.  A verified 30-item self-administered knowledge test (rated 0–30).  We deployed a structured learning package following the pretest and had a post-test one week later.  Data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, paired t-test, and chi-square test.  Pretest results showed that 93.33% of moms had poor knowledge, and 6.67% had somewhat adequate knowledge. 

Keywords: Learning Package; Protein-Energy Malnutrition; Urban Health Centre; Poor Sanitation; Environmental Factor; Socioeconomic Factor; Chronic Deficiencies; Living Conditions; Health Services.

Received on: 20/03/2024, Revised on: 10/06/2024, Accepted on: 28/07/2024, Published on: 05/09/2024

DOI: 10.69888/FTSSSL.2024.000321

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Social Sciences Letters , 2024 Vol. 2 No. 3, Pages: 171-182

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