A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured, Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding, Behavioral problems of Children among Nursing students in selected school and college of Nursing in Mumbai

Behavioural problems in children are relatively common. Such problems are often a reflection of the child's social stressors, environment and developmental state. Although a majority of behavioural problems are temporary, some may persist or are symptomatic of neurodevelopmental disorders or an underlying medical condition. Initial management of behavioural problems often involves helping parents to learn effective behaviour strategies to promote desirable behaviours in their children9. Objectives: To assess the level of pretest knowledge regarding behavioural problems of school children among nursing students in selected school of nursing. To deliver a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding behavioural problems of children nursing students in selected school of nursing. To assess the level of post-test knowledge regarding behavioural problems of school children among nursing students in selected school of nursing. To find out the association between the knowledge regarding behavioural problems of children among nursing students in selected school of nursing with selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quasi-experimental approach, a subtype of quantitative approach was used for the study. Quasi-experiment involves the manipulation of independent variables that are implementing an intervention. One group pre-test post-test research design was adapted for this study. It involves the randomization, manipulation of independent variables that is by implementing an intervention. The study was conducted in K.J. Somaiya School and college of Nursing. The accessible population includes the 2nd Year GNM and 3rd Year B.sc Nursing students. The sample size included in the study consists of 60 nursing students. Result: The demographic data of nursing students have been recorded. Majority of the sample belonged to the age group of 20-21 years i.e., 80% and 20% of the sample were from 22-24 years of age group. Knowledge of the sample in relation to various aspects of behavioural problems was assessed before and after panel discussion. test knowledge about enuresis 68.3%, related to encopresis 18.3%, related to thumb sucking and nail biting 48.3%, related to pica 13.3%, related to tics 58.3%, related to somnambulism and somnaqulism 20%, related to anorexia nervosa 28.3%, related to bulimia 41.6%, related to neglected child 58.3% and related to temper tantrum 88.3%