Effect of Educational Intervention On  Knowledge Regarding Kangaroo Mother  Care (KMC) Among Nursing Students,  Ahmedabad.�

Dr. Kapil J. Govani; Dr. Ravi B. Thaker

Volume : II, Issue : VI, June - 2013

Effect of Educational Intervention On Knowledge Regarding Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Among Nursing Students, Ahmedabad.�

Dr. Kapil J. Govani, Dr. Ravi B. Thaker

Abstract :

Objectives: (1) To give an overview and importance of KMC to nursing students. (2) To assess and improve the knowledge regarding the KMC. Methodology: An educational interventional study was conducted in five selected Nursing colleges from March-July 2012 in Ahmedabad. 3rd year GNM and 3rd & 4th year BSc students were selected. Questionnaire was prepared, covering KMC into five components. Data was collected for 243 students. After the pretest, one hour interactive session on KMC was taken. Post-test was conducted one month later. Results: Among 243 nursing students, 218(89.7%) were females. Mean age was 20.36 years. Majority 155(64%) were GNM students. All students had significant improvement in all questions. Mean pretest score was improved from 15.46(36.8%) to 32.89(78.3%) (P<0.0001). Mean difference in pre-post scores of GNM students(18.53) had higher improvement. Conclusion: Significant improvement in knowledge regarding KMC after educational intervention.