A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Community Based Education On Knowledge Regarding Child Birth Preparedness Among Primi Mother’s In Selected Rural Areas

Abstract

A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of community-based education on knowledge regarding childbirth preparedness among primi mothers in selected rural areas. The objectives were to evaluate pre- and post-test knowledge levels, assess the effectiveness of educational interventions, and explore associations with demographic variables. A quantitative research approach with a one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Sixty primi mothers were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of 25 knowledge-based questions.

Findings revealed that in the pre-test, 43.33% of participants had poor knowledge and only 6.66% had good knowledge. Following the community-based education, post-test results showed a significant increase in knowledge, with a mean score improvement from 6 (SD = 2.4) to 19 (SD = 1.2). The calculated t-value (38.23) was significantly higher than the table value at 5% significance level, indicating the intervention's effectiveness.

Chi-square analysis showed a significant association between knowledge and variables such as type of family and previous knowledge, while other demographics showed no significant association.

The study concluded that community-based education effectively improves knowledge regarding childbirth preparedness among primi mothers in rural areas. Such interventions are recommended to enhance maternal outcomes and reduce delays in accessing care.