Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Backround: Pneumonia is a sudden infection affecting the lower respiratory tract, particularly the lungs. In this condition, the lung's alveoli become filled with pus or fluid, leading to breathing challenges and disrupting the normal gas exchange process Aim: The main aim of the study to assess the effectiveness of educational program in enhancing mothers' knowledge and caregiving behaviors for children with pneumonia. Methods: Cross sectional study was used for the study. The study was conducted in a selected hospital at Chennai. The calculated study sample size was estimated as 72. A total of 72 mothers were selected using a purposive sampling technique who fulfils inclusion criteria. Finding: The pretest mean was 45.3 (SD = 10.2), while the post-test mean increased to 75.4 (SD = 8.6). The t-value was 14.2 with a p-value of 0.000, indicating a statistically significant improvement. Caregiving Behavior Score: The pretest mean was 48.1 (SD = 11.5), and the post-test mean rose to 78.2 (SD = 9.1). The t-value was 13.6 with a p-value of 0.000, also showing a statistically significant enhancement. Conclusion: The study concluded that There was the significant positive changes, confirming the educational program's effectiveness in improving mothers' knowledge and caregiving behaviors for children with pneumonia.