A study to assess the effect of planned health teaching programme regarding knowledge and practice on household methods of water purification among the mothers of under five children residing at Sangliwadi, Sangli

Introduction: A Quasi Experimental study was done to assess the effect of planned teaching programme regarding knowledge and practice of household methods of water purification among the mothers of under five children residing at Sangliwadi, Sangli. The objectives of study was to find out the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding knowledge and practice on household methods on water purification among the mothers of under five children. Research Methodology: The research design used was Quasi experimental purposive sampling was used; Sample was selected by interview in the community area of the Sangliwadi. Sample of this study constitute of 30 mothers of under five children residing at Sangliwadi, Sangli. The structured interview schedule and observation checklist was prepared for assessing the knowledge and practice on household methods of water purification among the mothers of under five children.To tool consist of three sections:-Section I: it included 6 demographic variables, Section II: Structured interview schedule for assessment of knowledge regarding household methods of water purification and Section III: includes observation checklist for assessment of practice regarding household methods of water purification.The content validity was determined by 7 experts. The reliability of tool was done by test, re-test method was found to be 0.41. The data collected from 14 th Feb 2011 to 18 th Feb 2011. Study Results: Major findings of study were:Most of the samples of 63.4% are educated till 10 th standard. The planned teaching program was effective. There was an association between the education and awareness regarding household methods of water purification. Conclusion: The teaching on household water purification method health to prevents many water borne diseases to under five children.

Water pollution is a growing hazard in many developing countries due to human activity. Water is an essential factor in the economic, social and cultural development of community. It can eliminate diseases, and improve quality of life Quasi Experimental study to assess the effect of planned teaching programme regarding knowledge and practice of household methods of water purification among the mothers of under five children residing at Sangliwadi, Sangli.
The objectives of study where 1. To assess the existing knowledge on household methods on water purification among the mothers of under five children. 2. To find out the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding knowledge and practice on household methods on water purification among the mothers of under five children. 3. To find out the association between the knowledge and practice of household methods on water purification and socio-demographic variables as (age, education and occupation) among the mothers of under five children residing at Sangliwadi, Sangli. As per Imogene Kings Goal Attainment Theory conceptual frame was made which includes knowledge and practice among the mothers of under five children regarding household methods on water purification such as boiling, chemicals disinfection and filters. The research design used included 3 interaction systems The personal, interpersonal and social system and elements of theory of goal attainment like interaction, perception, communication and transaction. The research design used was Quasi experimental with purposive sampling was used; Sample was selected by interview in the community area of the Sangliwadi. Sample of this study constitute of 30 mothers of under five children residing at Sangliwadi, Sangli. The structured interview schedule and observation checklist was prepared for assessing the knowledge and practice on household methods of water purification among the mothers of under five children.
To tool consist of three sections Section I: it included 6 demographic variables (age, education, occupation). Section II: it consists of 12 items of structured interview schedule for assessment of knowledge regarding household methods of water purification. Section III: it consists of 10 items which includes observation checklist for assessment of practice regarding household methods of water purification. The content validity was determined by 7 experts. The reliability of tool was done by test, re-test method was found to be 0.41.
The data collected from 14 th Feb 2011 to 18 th Feb 2011.
Major findings of study were 50% of mothers of under five children's were from age group of 25 Years one month to 30 years, 30% mothers were from age group of 20 years one month to 25 years and 16.7% mothers were from age group of 30 years one month to 35 years.
Most of the samples of 63.4% are educated till 10 th standard, and 16.6% are educated till 12 th standard, the graduates were of 20%. There is an association between the education and awareness regarding household methods of water purification.  The table depicts that the 16(53.3%)of the mothers practice boiling of water but the faulty timing is used by 17(56.6%) of mothers, about 27(90%) mothers cover water after boiling there is no practice of chlorine tablet the mothers used alum for purification but practices are not satisfactory as 10(3303%) mothers practice use of alum.There is an association between the education and awareness regarding household methods of water purification. Regarding practice, (60%) participants did good practice and (40%) did poor practice. A statistically significant difference in the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of participants was seen according to their educational level at p<0.05. Present study showed that there is a need to spread information on the importance of proper practice on water, sanitation and hygiene

Conclusion
The study results showed that teaching of water purification methods at home was effective, economical and practical approach to prevent so many water borne diseases.