Effectiveness of Video Assisted Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Management of Allergic Rhinitis by Mothers of Children (2-12 Years) Attending OPD at SKIMS Soura, Srinagar

Abstract

Background: All ages are susceptible to allergic rhinitis, a chronic respiratory condition marked by nasal cavity irritation. Allergic rhinitis is the result of a complex interaction between genetic, environmental, and other lifestyle factors. The present study was intended to assess the effectiveness of video assisted structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding management of allergic rhinitis by mothers of children (2-12 years) attending OPD at SKIMS Soura, Srinagar. Objectives: To assess the pre-test and posttest knowledge of mothers of children (2-12 years) regarding management of allergic rhinitis, to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted structured programme regarding management of Allergic Rhinitis by comparing pre-test and post-test knowledge of mothers of children (2-12 scores and to find the association of pre-test knowledge scores of mothers of children (2-12 years) regarding management of Allergic Rhinitis with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: The study was conducted quantitatively using a one group, pre-test, post-test methodology. The current study had included 50 mothers of children (2-12 years) attending pediatric OPDs at SKIMS Soura Srinagar were selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique. Self structured interview schedule was administered. Results: The finding of the present study showed that on pre-test majority of subjects (96%) had inadequate knowledge, (4%) moderate knowledge and (0%) inadequate knowledge. The finding of the present study showed that on post-test majorty of subjects (88%) had adequate knowledge, (12%) moderate knowledge and none of the study subject had inadequate knowledge. Conclusion:Pre-test finding concluded that knowledge level of study subjects were inadequate regarding management of allergic rhinitis due to lack of previous exposure and education about management of allergic rhinitis. So there was need to make them aware and educate them properly regarding management of allergic rhinitis. Therefore health education programme regarding management of allergic rhinitis can help them to manage allergic rhinitis in their children properly without any serious health complication. Keywords: Knowledge, Mother, Management, Allergic rhinitis, Video Assisted Structured Teaching Programme.