A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative among the Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals at Sangli, Miraj, and Kupwad Corporation Area

Abstract

Aim: The study aim was to assess the existing knowledge on baby-friendly hospital initiative (BFHI) among staff nurse and to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching program on BFHI among staff nurses.

Methodology: Methodology was used, the research design used for study was one-group pre-test, post-test experimental design, samples constitute 90 staff nurses working in maternity unit. Based on the study objectives, pre-test and post-test were conducted and questionnaire was used for collecting data.

Result: As the pre-test mean was 11.96 and post-test mean is 16.02, P = 0.00001 was considered. It is highly significant as P < 0.05, therefore, there is an improvement in the knowledge score of the staff nurses after planned teaching program. Suggesting that planned teaching program is effective.

Conclusion: The study concluded that there is an improvement in the knowledge score of the staff nurses after planned teaching program.