A study to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding preventive and curative health services for selected health problems using imnci approach among care takers of day care centres in bangalore

IMNCI is a systemic approach to child health which focuses on the whole child. It has been developed for the management of childhood illness, in an integrated manner which is responsible for main causes of morbidity and mortality. It includes assessment, classification and management of the major problems of a sick child under 5 years of age. Caretakers of day care centres therefore require having knowledge regarding this approach as it focuses on preventive and curative aspects of heath management and therefore help in reducing under 5 morbidity and mortality rates.