ABSTRACT:
The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on Home Care management of Diarrhea and Dehydration among mothers of children in selected areas, Guntur A.P. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge levels of mothers regarding home care management of diarrhoea and dehydration. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on home care management of diarrhoea and dehydration. To associate the relationship between the knowledge of mothers on home care management of diarrhoea and dehydration and selected demographic variables. Diarrhoea is the second leading killer of children. Nearly one in five children under the age of five dies as a result of dehydration, weakened immunity or malnutrition associated with diarrhoea. Though the mortality rate due to diarrhoea has reduced to 1.7 million, it continues to take a high toll in children in developing countries.1
Cite this article:
Surekha Kasaram. A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Home Care Management of Diarrhoea and Dehydration among mothers of children in selected areas. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2024; 12(2):102-6. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2024.00022
Cite(Electronic):
Surekha Kasaram. A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Home Care Management of Diarrhoea and Dehydration among mothers of children in selected areas. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2024; 12(2):102-6. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2024.00022 Available on: https://ijneronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-12-2-5
REFERENCES:
1. Park's 2011 "Text Book of Preventive and Social Medicine" 21st edition, M/s Bansridas Bhanot Publications Page No. 489, 199.
2. Dorothy r Marlow "Text Book of Pediatric Nursing" 6th edition, Elseiver Publications Page No. 219, 423.
3. http://www.recentadvacesinmanagingdiarrhealdisease.com
4. www.whoreportonmortaityofdiarrhea.com
5. WHO 2008, Health Situation in the South East Asian Region, 2001-2007?
6. Government of India 2010, National Health Profile 2009 (Jan-Dec), 5th Issue, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi.
7. Ansari Mukhtar 2011 study on mothers’ knowledge about childhood diarrhea, Australia's Med Journal 2011; 4(9): 474-479.
8. Tousilahtip, 1997, survey on diarrheal disease morbidity, Public Health Journal Jan 111(1): 5-10.
9. http://www.whosurveyreportondiarrheaanddehydration.com
10. Durges Nandan Jha, WHO survey report, TNN, May 14, 2013.
11. Neiminska-Gromada B, Szych J – Pracownia Bakteriologii Zespolu Opieki Zdrowotnej W Sokolowie Podlaskim. The role of rotavirus in digestive tract infection of hospitalized children. Med Dosw Mikrobiol. Article in Polish. 2006; 50(1-2):77-87.