Gundluru, AArmugam, IV, JV, RSRMahmmad, SSAlex, VT, UP, M S.2023-06-272023-06-272022-06Gundluru A, Armugam I, V J, V RSR, Mahmmad SS, Alex V, T U, P M S.. Effectiveness Of Self-Instructional Module (Sim) On Paternal Attitude Of Expectant Fathers And Maternal Satisfaction On Perinatal Outcome . National Journal of Community Medicine. 2022 Jun; 13(6): 369-3732229-68160976-3325http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/217277Introduction: Paternal involvement (PI) has been recognized to have an impact on pregnancy and in-fant outcomes. The mother抯 satisfaction during the birthing process is the most frequently reported in-dicator in the evaluation of the quality of maternity services. The aim of the study is to assess the effec-tiveness of self-instructional module on paternal attitude towards perinatal outcome and maternal satis-faction on paternal attitude. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 expectant fathers attending antenatal clin-ic. A five-point rating scale was used to assess the attitude of paternal on pregnancy and labour outcome and check list to assess the postnatal mother satisfaction. Results: The scores improved significantly after intervention, in experiment group, the pre-test, mean score was 78.61 and the post-test mean score was 120.56, whereas in the control group, the pre-test mean score of 79.43 and the post-test mean score was 80.25. In the experimental group, 81.88% of mothers were satisfied whereas 18.12% were not satisfied. In control group, 48.75% were satisfied, while 51.25% were not satisfied. Conclusion: Most fathers were very positive about their partner抯 pregnancy. They, however, need to be motivated to use that knowledge into practice.assesseffectivenessself-instructional modulepaternal attitudematernal satisfactionex-pectant fathersJournal ArticleIndiaLincoln University College, Malaysia & Sree Narayana College of Nursing, Nellore, IndiaNarayana College of Nursing, Nellore, IndiaSree Narayana College of Nursing, Nellore, IndiaSVIMS, SPMCW, Tirupati, India