Effectiveness of Learning Package on Protein Energy Malnutrition Among Mothers

Urban under-5s are especially affected by protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). Enhanced maternal knowledge through structured learning packages can enhance PEM prevention and management. This study examines the impact of a structured learning package on mothers' knowledge and practices about protein-energy malnutrition prevention and care in under-5s at the urban health centre in Podanur, Coimbatore. This study used a quantitative, pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest. At the Urban Health Centre, Podanur, and Coimbatore, 30 mothers of under-5s were selected by convenient sampling. A verified 30-item self-administered knowledge test (rated 0–30). We deployed a structured learning package following the pretest and had a post-test one week later. Data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, paired t-test, and chi-square test. Pretest results showed that 93.33% of moms had poor knowledge, and 6.67% had somewhat adequate knowledge.