ABSTRACT:
The symptoms of mild health issues might be easily treated with home remedies. Teas, wet packs, meals, skin care products, and baths are a few examples. Information is frequently transmitted from one generation to the next. Herbal remedies, Chinese teas, Schuessler salt, Bach flowers, homeopathic globules, herbal remedies, dietary supplements, and over-the-counter medications are not included. As a concrete example, home remedies can be any kind of product utilized in the home for a variety of purposes. As with pharmaceuticals, there are no sales or prescription figures available for Home Remedies due to the topic's nature. Among the most common respiratory ailments that people experience globally are cough and cold, which are frequently treated at home with conventional methods. Women are frequently the primary caregivers in community settings and are essential in the application and dissemination of information about home-based therapies. However, a lack of information and common beliefs might lead to harmful or unproductive methods. A viable strategy for improving women's knowledge and promoting the safe and efficient use of home remedies is the implementation of structured educational interventions, such as organized training programs. The study used a descriptive technique and focused on women living in a particular community who were between the ages of 18 and 60. A pre-test on cough and cold medicines at home was utilized to gauge baseline knowledge. A comprehensive educational program that focused on preparation techniques, safe application, and evidence-based treatments was then put into place. To gauge knowledge changes, a post-test was given a week later. To evaluate the efficacy of the intervention, data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.3. The study found that after the intervention, mean knowledge scores improved statistically significantly (p < 0.05). Participants' comprehension of symptoms, suitable at-home treatments, and safety precautions was successfully improved by the organized educational session. The participants demonstrated heightened consciousness and improved readiness to implement secure and efficient self-care techniques. The intended educational program was successful in increasing the women's understanding of how to treat colds and coughs at home in the chosen community. These kinds of educational initiatives are essential for empowering women as important household health influencers, encouraging safe home-based care, and possibly reducing the demand on official healthcare systems. Women are the major caretakers in families, so educating them can improve community health, cut down on antibiotic overuse, and encourage the safe use of traditional methods. To raise awareness and promote healthy habits at the local level, these programs can be incorporated into community health nursing services
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Sholly. CK. To assess the effect of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Home Remedies for the Treatment of Cough and Cold among women in a selected area of Mumbai. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2026;14(1):39-3. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00009
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Sholly. CK. To assess the effect of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Home Remedies for the Treatment of Cough and Cold among women in a selected area of Mumbai. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2026;14(1):39-3. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00009 Available on: https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-1-9