Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Genetic Counselling Among Antenatal Mothers

Abstract

A pre-experimental study was carried out to evaluate the impact of a STP on antenatal mothers' knowledge of genetic counselling in selected community areas of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The study involved a sample of 30 antenatal mothers, chosen through non-probability convenient sampling. The primary objectives were to assess the level of knowledge regarding genetic counselling among antenatal mothers before and after the STP, and to determine the effectiveness of the program in enhancing their knowledge. Additionally, the study aimed to explore the relationship between knowledge of genetic counselling and selected demographic profile among the participants. Materials and Methods: A single group pre-test and post-test research design were applied in this study. A sample of 30 antenatal mothers was recruited with a non-probability convenience sampling method. The theoretical framework for this study is built in the CIPP evaluation model developed by Daniel L. Stufflebeam (2003). Results: Data was analysed using a combination of descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The outcome demonstrated a substantial positive impact on knowledge, with a mean post-test score of 20.4 ± 5.30 being substantially higher than the mean pre-test score of 10 ± 3.35 (p < 0.05). A paired t-test yielded a value of 20.34, which was statistically significant at p < 0.05, indicating a notable surge in post-test knowledge scores. Furthermore, a consequential correlation was found between knowledge and occupation at the 0.05 level of significance, suggesting that the sample's occupation has a significant impact on their knowledge level. Conclusion: This study's results support the conclusion that the structured teaching program significantly improved antenatal mothers' knowledge of genetic counselling.