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A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS WEANING OF SIM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDINGWEANING WAS DEVELOPED FOR LACTATING MOTHERS WHOSE CHILDREN WERE IN THE AGE GROUP OF 6-12 MONTHS,IN SELECTED VILLAGES M.P.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS WEANING OF SIM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDINGWEANING WAS DEVELOPED FOR LACTATING MOTHERS WHOSE CHILDREN WERE IN THE AGE GROUP OF 6-12 MONTHS,IN SELECTED VILLAGES M.P.
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.To prepare self instructional module on weaning.
2.To determine the effectiveness of self instructional module in lactating mothers regarding weaning, in terms of gain in knowledge as measured by post test.
3.To find the association of pre-test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables.
OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS
1.Effectiveness: In this study effectiveness refers to the knowledge gain on weaning as determined by significant difference in pre-test and post test knowledge scores.
2.Self instructional module: In this study it refers to the structured learning material which includes meaning, type of weaning foods, weaning process, preparation and storage of weaning foods, identification of problems associated with weaning, prevention and management of problems.
3.Knowledge: In this study knowledge refers to correct response obtained from mothers to the knowledge questions on weaning as measured by a structured knowledge questionnaire.
4.Lactating mother: In this study lactating mothers refers to mothers who have infants between 6-12 months age who started supplementary feeding.
5.Weaning: In this study weaning refers to the process of introducing supplementary foods along with breast milk at appropriate time under hygienic conditions to promote normal growth and development.
ASSUMPTIONS
1.Lactating mothers may have some knowledge regarding weaning and may be willing to express their knowledge.
2.The self instructional module may be effective in improving the knowledge of lactating mothers regarding weaning.
DELIMITATIONS
1.The study is limited to lactating mothers who have infants aged 6-12 months and residing in selected villages at the time of data collection.
2.The sample size is limited to 50 lactating mothers in selected villages.
RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
H1: The mean post- test knowledge of lactating mothers regarding weaning will be significantly higher than mean pre-test knowledge scores at 0.05 level of significance.
H2: There will be significant association between pre-test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables at 0.05 level of significance.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
A theoretical framework is a collection of concepts whose inter relationship describes or explains phenomena that have not been proven. It communicates clearly the interpretation of various concepts14.Conceptual framework is the theoretical approach to the study of problems that are scientifically based which emphasise the selection, arrangement and classification of its concepts. Conceptual framework states functional relationship between events and is not limited to statistical relationship.15
The present study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge of lactating mothers regarding weaning.
The conceptual framework of the present study was developed by the investigator based on the Imogene King’s Goal Attainment Model. The model focuses on interpersonal relationship of the mothers and the investigator. In which interaction takes place between the investigator and the mothers and is influenced by the perception of both. This interaction leads to mutual goal-setting that is to be achieved by the mother in terms of gain in knowledge.
Interaction
King defines interaction as “a process of perception and communication between person and environment and between persons and person, represented by verbal or non verbal behaviours that are goal directed”16.
Each individual interaction brings different knowledge, needs, goals, past experiences and perceptions which influences the further interactions. In this study, the researcher and the subject come together for an interaction a different set of perceptions to exchange.
Perception
According to King, it includes the important and transformation of energy and processing, storing and exporting information. Perception is action oriented in the present and based on the information that is available. Perception is a process in which data obtained through the senses and from memory are organized, interpreted and transformed.16
In this study researcher perceives the subjects and need for information regarding the knowledge on weaning after a structured knowledge questionnaire. Mutual goals were set to improve the knowledge of lactating mothers on weaning thereby preventing malnutrition among under fives.
Communication
King defines communication as “a process whereby information is given from one person to another either directly in face to face meeting or indirectly through television or written record. Communication is required to verify accuracy of perception for interaction and transaction.”16In this study the researcher communicates to the subjects by providing a self instructional module on weaning.
Transaction
Each human being perceives the world as a total person in making transactions with individuals and things in environment. “Transaction represents a life situation in which perceiver and thing perceived are encountered; in which person enters the situation as an active participant and each is changed in the process of these experiences”16
In the study transaction between the subject and the self instructional module takes place. The subject perceives the need to improve the knowledge about weaning to save their children from threat of malnutrition. After a week subject knowledge on weaning was assessed by post test in order to find out the effectiveness of self instructional module. The goal is said to be achieved when there is an improvement in the level of knowledge. When there is no improvement in knowledge go for feedback and process has to start from beginning.
SUMMARY
This chapter dealt with the objectives, operational definitions, assumptions, delimitations, Hypotheses and conceptual framework.
"A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS WEANING OF SIM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDINGWEANING WAS DEVELOPED FOR LACTATING MOTHERS WHOSE CHILDREN WERE IN THE AGE GROUP OF 6-12 MONTHS,IN SELECTED VILLAGES M.P.", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.521-584, March-2024, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRDTH00115.pdf
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