Kushwaha, RSPeter, JGupta, RR.2023-07-142023-07-142023-06Kushwaha RS, Peter J, Gupta RR.. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding prenatal factors leading to mental disorders among prenatal mothers in selected areas of Bhopal. People's Journal of Scientific Research. 2023 Jun; 16(1): 26-292583-32510974-6358http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/218911Background- The mental illness seen in children is worrisome and has many factors leading to such conditions. The need for positive intervention is need of the hour. Materials & Methods- Quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used for the study. The sample consisted of 60 prenatal mothers in selected rural areas of Bhopal by Non-Probability convenient sampling technique. A pre-test was conducted by using a structured knowledge questionnaire to evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding prenatal factors leading to mental disorders. Results- In this study, on comparing the pre-test and post-test knowledge score it was found that all prenatal mothers scored better in the post-test. Majority of respondents scored average and 20.0% scored good. The post test mean was more than pre test score. Conclusion- We concluded that the structured teaching program is effective in increasing knowledge of the prenatal mothers regarding prenatal factors leading to mental disorders.effectivenessplanned teaching programmeknowledgeprenatal mothers.Journal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Mental Health NursingDepartment of Child and Health Nursing, People’s College of Nursing and Research Centre, Bhopal