Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding the Impact of Mobile Phone Addiction During the Antenatal Period Among Antenatal Mothers in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Mobile phone use has become an integral part of everyday life, including during pregnancy. Excessive or problematic mobile phone use may be associated with psychological and behavioural concerns such as sleep disturbance, stress, anxiety, and reduced engagement in healthy activities. Adequate antenatal education may help pregnant women develop safer and more balanced patterns of mobile phone use.
Objective
To assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding the impact of mobile phone addiction during the antenatal period among antenatal mothers attending a selected hospital in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
Methods
A quantitative, pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. Thirty antenatal mothers attending Boothapandi Government Hospital, Kanyakumari District, were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a previously validated structured knowledge questionnaire consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. Each correct response was awarded one mark, with a maximum possible score of 30. Pre-test and post-test knowledge levels were assessed before and after administration of the planned teaching programme. Descriptive statistics and paired t-test were used for data analysis.
Results
In the pre-test, 8 participants (26.67%) had adequate knowledge, 10 (33.33%) had moderate knowledge, and 12 (40.00%) had inadequate knowledge. Following the planned teaching programme, 25 participants (83.33%) demonstrated adequate knowledge, 3 (10.00%) had moderate knowledge, and 2 (6.67%) had inadequate knowledge. The reported mean knowledge score increased from approximately 10.27 in the pre-test to 21.27 in the post-test. The reported paired t value was 4.28, indicating improvement in knowledge following the intervention; however, the exact p value should be verified against the original statistical analysis before publication.
Conclusion
The findings suggest that the planned teaching programme improved knowledge regarding the potential impact of mobile phone addiction during pregnancy among the participating antenatal mothers. Integrating structured health education and counselling on responsible mobile phone use into routine antenatal care may support informed maternal health practices.
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