Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge and Home Remedial Practices Regarding Minor Ailments during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers

Minor ailments during pregnancy, though not life-threatening, significantly affect maternal comfort and quality of life. A lack of awareness and reliance on unsafe practices further exacerbates the problem, especially in rural and semi-urban settings. Structured health education may enhance antenatal mother’s knowledge and promote safe home-based management strategies. To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge and practices. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. 80 antenatal mothers attending SLBGMC&H, Nerchowk, were selected for data collection using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist were administered before and after a structured teaching program. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and paired t-tests. Pre-test findings showed that 63.8% of participants had average knowledge, 23.8% had good knowledge, and 12.5% had poor knowledge. Regarding practices, 42.5% demonstrated poor practice, 25% average, and 32.5% good practice. Post-intervention, 92.5% of participants attained good knowledge, and 97.5% achieved good practice. The mean knowledge score increased from 16.71 to 25.39 (p