EFFECT OF EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CARE OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AMONG CAREGIVERS.

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Published Paper Id: TIJER2403112

Published In: Volume 11 Issue 3, March-2024

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify the effect of education intervention on knowledge regarding care of children with cerebral palsy among caregivers. A pre -experimental, one group pre-test post-test design carried out in selected special schools at Kannur district with 38 caregivers of children with cerebral palsy .The objectives of the study to evaluate the effectiveness of education intervention and to determine the association between the level of knowledge regarding care of children with cerebral palsy among caregivers with selected demographic variables. The sample was selected by using purposive sampling technique .Data collection was done from 19 th Feb 2021 to 4th march 2021. Researcher used structured knowledge questionnaire and education intervention. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics .The result of the study showed that there was effectiveness in education intervention at 0.01 level of significant , area wise significant at 0.01 and 0.05 level and have association between level of knowledge regarding care of children with cerebral palsy with two selected demographic variables such as sources of information [z2 = 7.36 , df =1 ]and age of the child [z2 =5.26, df = 1 ] .The study highlighted the importance in improving knowledge regarding care of children with cerebral palsy for early identification of problems ,prevention of neurological impairments and future well being of the children.

Keywords: Key words: Effect; Education intervention; knowledge; Cerebral palsy; Caregivers

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Country: PALAKKAD, KERALA, India

Research Area: Health Science All

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