A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST FEEDING TECHNIQUES AMONG ANTENATAL PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHERS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL, INDORE, M.P.
Abstract
The First year of life is crucial in laying the foundation of good health. Breastfeeding is the ideal method suited for the psychological and physiological needs of children. Breast milk the “Cinderella substance of the decade” of nature’s most precious gift to the newborn, and equivalent of which is yet to be innovated by our scientific community despite tremendous advances in science and technology. In this one group pre-test and post-test (pre-experimental) design was used to conduct the study. The data was collected by using closed ended structured knowledge questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
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