International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
2020, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Part B
Effectiveness of self-instructional module on skilled birth attendance for reduce maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) among mothers
Angelin Lavanya and Kowsalya T
The continuing sub stand maternal and child health situation in developing countries has been a cause of concern for public health research and policy makers. The high maternal and infant mortality rates, low uptake of antenatal and postnatal care, have been a topic for researcher in the field or medicine, public health, anthropology and sociology. World wide data show that, by choice or cut of necessity, 60 percent of births in the developing world occur outside a health facility, with 47 percent assisted by traditional birth attendants (TBA), family members. The present study aim is to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on skilled birth attendance for reduce maternal mortality rate (MMR) and Infant mortality rate (IMR) among mothers at mappedu village. A quasi experimental research design was used for study. A total 60 samples. The pretest and posttest design were collected among 60 samples by using a random sampling technique. Data were gathered using self-structured questionnaire. It shows the significant association with the demographic variable of mappedu village regarding mothers age, types of family, education, occupation, family income per month.
Angelin Lavanya, Kowsalya T. Effectiveness of self-instructional module on skilled birth attendance for reduce maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) among mothers. Int J Obstetrics Gynaecological Nurs 2020;2(2):86-88.