A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding selected minor ailments of puerperium and its management among postnatal mothers in selected hospitals at Kolar

Background: The postpartum period is a critical phase for maternal health, often accompanied by minor ailments such as after pain, perineal pain, fatigue, constipation, and postpartum blues. Lack of awareness and inadequate management can lead to discomfort and complications. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program (STP) in improving knowledge regarding the management of minor ailments during puerperium among postnatal mothers.Objective: A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding selected minor ailments of puerperium and its management among postnatal mothers in selected hospitals at KolarMethodology: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used. A total of 50 postnatal mothers from selected hospitals in Kolar participated in the study. Convenience sampling was adopted. Data was collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire before and after administering the structured teaching program.Results: The results showed a significant improvement in knowledge levels, with the pre-test mean score of 10.2±3.4 increasing to a post-test mean score of 18.6±2.8 (p < 0.005). Additionally, a significant association was found between pre-test knowledge scores and demographic variables such as education level (p = 0.03) and parity (p = 0.04). These findings suggest that structured teaching programs are effective in enhancing maternal knowledge and improving postpartum self-care practices.