To Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Effect of Massage Therapy in Reducing Labor Pain

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the knowledge of 3rd year GNM students regarding effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain before and after the implementation of self-instructional module. To evaluate the effect of self-instructional module in enhancing the knowledge of 3rd year GNM students regarding the effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain and to compare the knowledge of samples regarding the effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain in relation to selected demographic variables (age at 12th std. education, medium of 12th std. education, percentage of 1st and 2nd year GNM exam, number of attempts, location of house and mother education). Methods The research approach for the study was that of an evaluative one with one group pre- and post-test design. The sample size considered for the study was 50 general nursing and midwifery students. The sampling technique used for the study was convenience sampling, which is a type of nonprobability sampling. The tool used for gathering relevant data was a structured questionnaire on knowledge of effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain. Results Analysis of data was done on the basis of objectives and hypotheses. Data analysis of level of knowledge revealed that during pretest, no student had highly adequate knowledge of effect of massage therapy on labor pain, 9 (18%) had moderately adequate knowledge, while 41(82%) had inadequate knowledge. It was worth noting during post-test, where no student had inadequate knowledge and majority of 50 (100%) had highly adequate knowledge. While assessing the effectiveness of the structured instructional module on effect of massage therapy on labor pain, the pre-test and post-test data analysis by using Wilcoxon signed rank test revealed the mean post-test score (27.88 ± 1.27) was higher than the mean pre-test score (13.14 ± 2.93). Since the calculated z-value was 6.16 and p-value was 0.00, thus proving that p < 0.05 (data was analyzed using SPSS software). Conclusions Based on the analyses, the following inference was drawn. There was evident increase in the knowledge scores in all the areas included in the study after the administration of self-instructional module. Thus, it was inferred that the structured teaching program was effective and while the knowledge gain score is commendable, there is still room for improvement.