Pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge on prevention and management of childhood obesity among mothers of school going children 6-12yrs at selected areas

The pre experimental study assessed the effectiveness of self instructional module on prevention and management of child hood obesity through one group pretest post test design.30 mothers were selected using convenience sampling technique. Self structured questionnaire was administered to the mothers followed by self instructional module and post test. The findings revealed that in the pre test 12(40%) mothers possess inadequate knowledge,13(43.3%) had moderately adequate knowledge,5(16,66%) had adequate knowledge. In the post test nearly 6(20%) mothers had moderately adequate knowledge,24(80%) mothers had adequate knowledge. There is no significant association between post test level of knowledge and selected demographic variables. Working together we all have a role in making healthier foods, beverages and physical activity are easy choice for children to prevent child hood obesity.