The Effect of Structured Maternal Engagement on ARI Prevention
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37287/picnhs.v7i1.1788Keywords:
acute respiratory infection, child morbidity, home care practice, maternal engagement, paediatric nursing, under-five childAbstract
Acute respiratory infection (ARI) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children in India. Despite being preventable through simple home-based measures, repeated hospital visits indicate gaps in maternal knowledge and practices. Objective to evaluate the effectiveness of structured maternal engagement strategies on knowledge and home-based practices regarding prevention of acute respiratory infection among mothers of under-five children. A true experimental pre-test post-test control group design was adopted in paediatric units of selected hospitals in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A total of 290 mothers were selected using purposive sampling. Structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist were used. The experimental group received structured maternal engagement strategies, while the control group received routine care. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Post-test knowledge and practice scores significantly improved in the experimental group (p < 0.05). Significant differences were observed between experimental and control groups. Structured maternal engagement strategies are effective in improving maternal knowledge and preventive practices regarding ARI.
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