Mean Post-test Knowledge Score Research Articles

Quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of a health education program in terms of knowledge and attitudes toward the prevention of common respiratory illnesses among sanitation workers in Gurugram, Haryana

Objectives: The study's goal is to conduct research on the effectiveness of a Health Teaching Programme (HTP) in preventing common respiratory illnesses among sanitation employees in a specific region in Gurugram, Haryana. Methodology: Apre-experimental research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of HTP in preventing common respiratory disorders. A quantitative research technique, also known as a quantitative research design, was applied in this study. Purposive sampling was used to choose 60 people. The attitude scale on prevention of common respiratory disorders among sanitation employees was assessed using self-structured questionnaires and a Likert scale in chosen locations of Gurugram, Haryana. Result: The difference between the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of sanitation work is 4.99 and the t-value is 11.675 with the df, 59 and the p-value is 0.000, which is significant at the 0.05 level. Similar to the sanitation work, there is a difference in the mean pre-test scores and post-test attitude scores of 23.55 and t-value is 44.740 with the df, 59 and p-value is 0.000, which is significant at the 0.05 level. There is an effectiveness of a health education programme on sanitation employees' understanding of how to prevent common respiratory illnesses.

Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding first aid management of selected minor injuries among

Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding first aid management of selected minor injuries among adolescents. Materials and methods: Quantitative evaluative approach was used with Quasi experimental, one group pre-test post-test design Results: nearly half 41.66% of the samples belong to 8th and 9th class, 39.16% of mothers were unemployed, 49.16% of the fathers had primary education, 40.83% of adolescents were having a monthly income ≤2300Rs. Significant increase was found in mean post-test knowledge score (24.09±2.04,t119=67.7 at p<0.001)and post-test practice score(24.4±1.91, t119=77.0 at p<0.001) after teaching through lecturing and demonstration. Conclusion: structured teaching programme on first aid measures for selected minor injuries was effective in enhancing the level of knowledge and practice of adolescents.

EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF ICU PSYCHOSIS AMONG STAFF NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITALS, SAWAI MADHOPUR DISTRICT

Introduction: In India, one in eleven persons suffers from mental illness. The alarming increase in the number of mentally ill patients warrants urgent attention not only on curative aspect but also on preventive aspect. The factors like increasing population rate, industrialization, socio cultural changes and modernization precipitate increased stress and strain in everyday life. This is turn contributes to an increasing rate of mental health problems. It has been estimated that 85% to 95% of patients with mood disorder will suffer multiple recurrences of major depression and mania resulting in Revolving door syndrome. This throws light on the fact that the health care personnel have to prepare the mentally ill patients to function effectively in the community. Methodology: The modified conceptual frame work for the present study was based on General System Model by Von Bertalanffy (1968). Quasi experimental one group pretest posttest research design was adopted for the present study. The Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was developed to collect the data. Pilot study was conducted among 15 nurses in Jeevan Surgical Hospital Sawai Madhopur from 2/10/2017 to 9/10/2017 to find the feasibility of the study. The main study was conducted at Riya Hospital Sawai Madhopur from 9/12/2017 to 19/06/2018 among 150 nurses who were selected by using purposive sampling technique and the data collected was analyzed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: From the findings of the study it was clear that the mean post test knowledge score 32.52 with standard deviation of 6.07 was significantly higher than the mean pretest knowledge scores 15.97 with standard deviation of 3.19. There was significant association found between the pre test knowledge score of nurses with age, sex, marital status, professional qualification, position held, and exposure experience in caring ICU Psychosis patient at the level of p< 0.05. Conclusion: The present study attempted to assess the effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on knowledge of nurses regarding management of ICU Psychosis and found that the developed SIM was effective in improving the knowledge of nurses regarding management of ICU Psychosis.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme (PTP) on Basic Awareness of Psychiatric Disorder in Selected Rural Commuunity at Udaipur

Introduction: - Mental health is a state of successful mental functioning, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships, and the ability to adapt to changes and cope with adversity. Mental health is indispensable to personal well-being, family and interpersonal relationships, and one’s contribution to society. Objectives of the Study: To determine the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme in terms of gain in the knowledge level of significant individual in selected rural community on basic awareness of psychiatric disorders. Method And Material: A descriptive evaluatory approach with one group pre-test, post test design was used for the study. Data was collected by administering a structured interview schedule. After collection of the demographic data, PTP was administered to the subjects and on the seventh day, the post-test was conducted. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (mean, median, SD, ‘t’ test, x2 test). Results: The pre test mean score was 10.58, standard deviation was 1.71 and the mean% was 52.9. The post test mean score was 14.94, standard deviation was 1.39 and the mean% was 74.7. The difference in mean% was 21.8. The calculated’ value of 22.31 which showed high statistical significance at p&lt;0.001 level. There was no significant association of post test level of knowledge with any of the demographic variables. Regarding First aid and safety measure. Conclusion: This chapter has dealt with the analysis and interpretation of the data collected from 40 significant individuals. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. It was found that the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of the individuals ranged from 10-27 and 14 to 31 respectively. The mean post –test knowledge scores of the individuals ranged from 10-27 and 14 to 31 respectively. The mean post-test knowledge scores (x2 =22.85) were higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (x1 = 16.8). The ‘t’ value computed (t39 =9.7, p &lt;0.05) showed significant difference suggesting that PTP was effective in increasing the knowledge of the significant individuals on basic awareness of psychiatric disorders. There was no significant association between pre-test knowledge and selected variables.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Management of Adverse Effects of Antipsychotics in Terms of Knowledge and Attitude among the Staff Nurses working in Govt. Hospital for Mental Health at Gujarat State

Background- Antipsychotics medications are also called ‘neuroleptics or major tranquilizer. They are effective in the treatment of acute and chronic manifestations of schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions Without drug treatment, an estimated 72% of individual who have experienced a psychotic episode relapse within a year. This relapse rate can be reduced to about 23% with continuous medication administration. Aims and Objectives-1. To Assess the Knowledge Regarding Management of Adverse Effects of Antipsychotics before and after implementation of planned teaching program among staff nurses. 2. To Assess the Attitude Regarding Management of Adverse Effects of Antipsychotics before and after implementation of planned teaching program among staff nurses. 3. To find out the correlation between of post test knowledge score and post test attitude score regarding management of adverse effects of antipsychotics among staff nurses. 4. To find out the association between of pre test knowledge score regarding management of adverse effects of antipsychotics among staff nurses with demographic variables. And 5. To find the association between of pre test attitude score regarding management of adverse effects of antipsychotics among staff nurses with demographic variables. Material and Method- Quasi Experimental Research approach used with One Group pre-test and post-test Design. The investigator has used simple random Sampling Techniques for selecting 60 Staff nurses. A Structured Knowledge Questionnaire and Likert’s Attitude Scale were prepared to assess the Knowledge and Attitude of the samples. Result- Mean pre-test knowledge score was 12.62 while Mean post-test knowledge score was 21.55 and the difference was 8.93. The Standard Deviation (SD) of pre-test and post-test knowledge was 2.48 and 2.47 respectively. The calculated ‘t’ value is 29.91which higher than the tabulated ‘t’ value 2.00, which indicates the increased knowledge. Mean Pre-test attitude score was 63.15 while Mean Post-test attitude score was 79.43 and the difference was 16.28. The Standard Deviation (SD) of pre-test and post-test attitude was 4.07 and 3.63 respectively. The calculated ‘t’ value is 26.46 which higher than the tabulated ‘t’ value 2.00, which indicates the increased attitude. The Correlation Coefficient was obtained using Karl Pearson's formula which yielded r=0.155. It suggests Positive Correlation between the Post-test Knowledge Score and Post-test Attitude Score of Samples. Association of selected Demographic Variables with the Pretest Knowledge and Attitude score was computed using Chi Square test and it showed that there is no Significant association between them. Data demonstrated that there was significant increase in the Knowledge and Attitude on Management of adverse effects of antipsychotics after Implementation of Planned Teaching Programme. Hence it is proved that Planned Teaching Programme on Management of adverse effects of antipsychotics was effective in improving knowledge and attitude among Staff nurses working in govt. Hospital for Mental health at Gujarat state.

Evaluate the Effectiveness of Information Guide Sheet on Awareness regarding sex education among Adolescents

Introduction: Adolescence is tinged with growth, changes, the emergence of a variety of important events and teenagers often face the risk of reproductive health because most have become sexually active. Sex education is defined as a wide program that aims to build a strong foundation for lifelong sexual health by acquiring information and attitudes, beliefs and values about one's identity, relationships and intimacy. Sexual health is considered to be a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity as defined by the WHO. Exposure to general sexual education training in schools or other community centres offers a scientific explanation for one’s changing body and desires. Courses also serve as an effective means to informed sexual decision making in adolescence. Comprehensive sex education, a specific content model, including equal focus on abstinence and family planning, is associated with numerous positive outcomes. Methods: One group pre-test post-test research design study was conducted among 120 adolescents from selected schools using a self structured questionnaires to assess the knowledge regarding sex education or sexual awareness. An information guide sheet was the intervention and unpaired t-test was used to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. Results: The result showed that the mean post-test knowledge score is 25.29(70.25%) is greater than the mean pre-test knowledge score 10.7(29.72%). The enhancement in the knowledge of participants is 14.59(40.53%) supporting the post-test knowledge score is higher than the pre-test knowledge score. The data further represent that the t-value of 45.59 is significantly higher than the tabular value 2.00 at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusions: The present study concludes that an information guide sheet was significantly effective in increasing the knowledge on awareness regarding sex education among adolescents. The mean difference 14.59 between pre-test and post-test knowledge score of the adolescents was found to be significant.

Effectiveness of Nursing Care Bundle in Terms of Knowledge and Practices Regarding Care of Patients on Mechanical Ventilator among Nursing Personnel

Background- Covid-19 Pandemic has proved the Nurse’s crucial role in health care delivery systemand providing nursing care to critically ill patients. It is a challenge for nurses as they need to be astute,competent, compassionate and critical thinker when they have to take care of patients on mechanicalventilator. Aim– To assess knowledge and practices regarding care of patients on mechanical ventilatoramong nursing personnel before and after administration of Nursing Care Bundle (NCB) in experimentaland comparison group. Material and method. A Quasi Experimental non Equivalent comparison grouppretest post test design used in thus study. 65 nursing personnels (30 experimental and 35 comparisongroups) were selected from hospitals of North India using convenience sampling technique. NCBwas administered in experimental group. Structured knowledge questionairre, Structured ObservationChecklist for practices was used to collect data before and after intervention. Results- The mean posttest knowledge and practices scores of nursing personnel in experimental and comparison groups were(21.6 ± 3.84, 30.83 ± 4.51) and (17.54 ± 2.76, 19.54 ± 4.17) respectively. There was significant differencebetween mean pre test and post test knowledge and practices scores (p=0.00).There was statistically nosignificant correlation between post test knowledge and practices score [r=0.16 (0.39)] among nursingpersonnel in experimental group at the level of significance 0.05.There was significant association ofselected variable in area of gender (0.02) in experimental and education (0.02) in comparison groupwith pre test knowledge scores , also there was a significant association of selected variable in area ofgender in experimental (0.03) and present area of working (0.03) in comparison group with pre testpractices score. Conclusion- Nursing Care Bundle was effective in improving knowledge and practicesof nursing personnel.

Effectiveness of a Self-instructional Module on Knowledge and Observed Practices of Nurses with Regard to Prevention of Central Line–Associated Blood Stream Infection:A Before–After Intervention Study

Background: Healthcare-associated infections, a significant burden to patients and public health, are a major cause of increased mortality in critically ill patients. They not only cause increased functional disability and emotional stress but also cause a huge burden financially. Many healthcare professionals have found that education programmes and use of prevention bundles have resulted in decreased incidence of these infections. The present study was a quality improvement initiative by the investigator to improve the knowledge and practices of nurses related to prevention of central line–associated bloodstream infection. Methods: A before–after research design was used. Nurses ( n = 51) working in critical care areas of a 1,200-bedded tertiary care hospital were recruited by purposive sampling. The intervention comprised of a structured self-instructional module which included general information on central line catheters as well as specific information on infection prevention in central line catheters. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention guideline on prevention of 2011 update formed the basis of the module development. A 28-item knowledge questionnaire and an observational checklist were the tools utilised in the study. Results: The post-test mean knowledge and practice scores were significantly higher than the pretest scores ( P &lt; 0.05). There was a 36% increase in knowledge, and the competencies had enhanced by 41% post-intervention. Hand hygiene compliance, which was 47.1% pre-intervention, had increased to 78.4% post-intervention. Conclusion: Frequent ongoing education programmes on infection control are essential for improving the knowledge as well as practices of nurses working in critical care areas.

EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING RESPECTFUL MATERNITY CARE AMONG STAFF NURSES

Background: Respectful maternity care refers to care organized for and provided to all women in a manner that maintains their dignity, privacy and confidentiality, ensures freedom from harm and mistreatment, and enables informed choice and continuous support during labour and Childbirth. Methods: A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used. The sample size of 30 were selected by using Non-Probability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected from Staff nurses working in SCPM Hospital,Gonda by means of structured knowledge questionnaire. The reliability of the tool was r =0.82 and analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings of the study revealed that post-test mean Knowledge score was higher than the pre-test mean score. Thus, the difference in the level of knowledge was found to be significant at p&lt;0.001 level. Conclusion: This Study concluded that the Structured Teaching Programme was effective to improve the knowledge of Staff Nurses.

Newborn care

A neonate is also called a newborn. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of simulation training on knowledge and practice regarding newborn care among staff nurses. Research design: A quasi experimental non randomized control group design was used. Sampling and sampling technique: Sixty staff nurses each in experimental and control group a were selected by non probability purposive sampling for the study in Rohilkhand Medical college hospital and Varunarjun Medical College Hospital. Knowledge and practice was assessed by using structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist.. The intervention included the simulation training of neonatal resuscitation and teaching on immediate and routine newborn care. Results and findings: The study findings revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score was higher i.e. (31.66±1.71) than the mean pretest knowledge score i.e. (20.68 ±4.68) in the experimental group. It revealed that the mean post-test practice score was higher i.e.( 24.71±0.45) than the mean pretest practice score i.e. (21.03 ±1.30) in the experimental group. Data revealed that the mean experimental group knowledge score was higher (31.66±1.17) than the mean control group knowledge score (26.03 ± 3.66). The difference was found to be statistically significant at p=0.05 level of significance.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Uterine Prolapse among Married Women Residing In Selected Areas of Dera Bassi, District Mohali, Punjab

Introduction: Reproductive health, is defined as the state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all stages of life. Reproductive health implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to do so. Implicit in this definition are the rights of men and women to be informed and to have access to safe, effective, affordable, and acceptable methods of family planning of their choice, and the right to appropriate health-care services that enable women to safely go through pregnancy and childbirth1. Maternal mortality is perhaps the most important cause of loss of healthy life and cause that could be readily reduced through improved quality of care. One of the reason for maternal morbidity is uterine prolapse. Uterine prolapse is widespread chronic reproductive health problem. It mainly affects woman’s quality of life drastically.2 Material and Methods: An experimental design to evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Prevention of Uterine Prolapse among married Women. The study was conducted on 30 samples each in experimental and control group. Data was collected from September 2019 to November 2019. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Prevention of Uterine Prolapse among married Women. Result: The data revealed that, In experimental group, 40% of the subject belonged to the age group 26-30 years, 46.7% were educated up to senior secondary, 73.3% were home maker, and 36.7% had 20001-40000 monthly family income. 60 % had 2 children, 83.4% had vaginal delivery, 83.4% had no previous knowledge regarding prevention of uterine prolapse, 93.3% subject had not adopted the preventive measure of uterine prolapse and 90% subjects had no family history of uterine prolapse whereas in control group, 33.4% of the subject belongs to the age group of 31-35 years, 36.8% were educated up to senior secondary, 83.4% were home maker, 43.4% had &lt;20000 monthly family income, 43.4% had 2 children, 73.4% had vaginal delivery, 90% had no any previous information regarding prevention of uterine prolapse, 96.7% had not adopted preventive measure of uterine prolapse and, 83.3% subjects does not have any family history of uterine prolapse. The mean post-test knowledge score (28.03+5.09) was higher than mean pre-test knowledge score (11.16+3.45) in experimental group while in control group the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge score was almost similar (10.73+1.98 vs. 10.83+2.22) which indicated the effectiveness of structured teaching programme. in control group no significant association was found between post-test knowledge score regarding uterine prolapse and demographic variables, age (F=0.483), educational qualification (F=0.336), occupation (F=0.252), total monthly family income (F=1.072), number of children (F=0.053), mode of delivery (t=0.610), previous knowledge regarding prevention of uterine prolapse (t=0.134), if yes source of information (t=0.13.2), any measure adopted for prevention of uterine prolapse (t=4.779), any family history of uterine prolapse (t=0.689) at p level&lt;0.05. Conclusion: After the detailed analysis of this study it shows that structured teaching programme regarding prevention of uterine prolapse was effective in enhancing the knowledge of married women..

Effect Of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) On Knowledge Regarding Selected First Aid Measures Among School Teachers In Selected Schools, Kamrup (M), Assam.

“Today’s children are tomorrow’s citizen”. The future pillars of the nation and future of the nation rests on the hands of the children health today. School children being more active and adventuresome, they are prone to falls, sports injury, drowning, vehicle accidents, etc. At this age, children may think they are invincible and that accidents and injuries happen to other people and not to them. First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed. It is important to know First Aid so that you can be a help to yourself or others that may be injured. Every school establishment shall have as a minimum one member of staff who is a trained first aider and two emergency first aiders in the work place. In our study Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design and quantitative evaluative research approach was undertaken among school teachers in Radiant International School and Rajdhani Public School, Sonapur, Kamrup (M), Assam. The sample consisted of 62 school teachers and convenience sampling technique was adopted to select the samples. The tools used for data collection was demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire regarding selected first aid measures. The objective of the study is to assess the effect of structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding selected first aid measures among school teachers. The results showed that there was marked increase in post-test knowledge. In knowledge,the mean post-test knowledge score (22.76) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (13.35) and mean difference between the pre-test and post-test score was 9.41. The calculated ‘t-value’ was 4.10 and p value was 0.000062 at 0.05 level of significance. This indicates that the structured teaching programme regarding selected first aid measures was effective in improving the knowledge of school teachers. The present study concluded that structured teaching programme (STP) regarding selected first aid measures has an effect in enhancing the knowledge among school teachers. Hence, the structured teaching programme can be utilized by school teachers to provide first aid measures in emergency situation and prevent its complication among school children.

EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER ASSISTED TEACHING ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BIOETHICAL ISSUES IN HIGH RISK PREGNANCY AND ITS OUTCOME AMONG ANTENATAL WOMEN ATTENDING IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALAT PUDUCHERRY

Background: High-risk pregnancy is one which is complicated by factor or factors that adversely affects the pregnancy outcome (maternal, perinatal or both). Only 10-30% of the mothers in antenatal period can be classied as high risk but they account for 70-80% of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Every year nearly 529000 women die globally due to pregnancy related causes. Hence, the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of computer assisted teaching on knowledge regarding bioethical issues in high risk pregnancy and its outcome among antenatal women. Materials &amp; Method: A quantitative research approach and pre – experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 30 antenatal women with high risk pregnancy who met the inclusion criteria. Pre-test knowledge was assessed by structured questionnaire. After implementation of computer assisted teaching post test knowledge was assessed by same structured questionnaire which has been used in pre-test. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics like frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and paired't' test. Results:The results revealed that in pre-test 30 (100%) had inadequate knowledge and no one had moderately adequate and adequate knowledge. In post-test 12 (40%) had adequate knowledge, 18 (60%) had moderately adequate knowledge and no one had inadequate knowledge. The pre and post-test mean knowledge score were 9.13±1.358 and 21.67±3.273 respectively. The improvement of knowledge is statistically tested by paired ttest which was found to be highly statistically signicant at p&lt;0.001 level. Conclusion:Improving the knowledge on bioethical issues helps to reduce the incidences of high risk pregnancy and its outcomes

PRE-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HOME REMEDIES USED IN DYSMENORRHEA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOLS DISTRICT KISHTWAR

Nowadays it is common to see that the adolescent girls face large number of difficulties during their menstrual period. As of now the adolescent girls are trying to get home remedies in order to reduce the level of pain before and during menstrual period. The dysmenorrhea leads to develop different kinds of adverse effect on adolescent girls for example low concentration during classes, difficulties in accomplishing homework, school absenteeism, Lack of interest in domestic activities, Lack of interest in class work and even the adolescent girls are maintaining social distances among family members as well as among friends during these days. Dysmenorrhea also limits participation in sports and social activities. Many women and adolescent girls are nowadays trying to find some basic remedies which can help them to relieve the dysmenorrhea. Therefore, On the basis of these views a study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding home remedies used in dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls in selected higher secondary schools of District kishtwar. For which 30 subjects were selected by stratified random sampling technique. After data collection structured close ended knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge among subjects. The data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics by using chi-square and t-test. The findings revealed that the mean posttest knowledge score (24.9) standard deviation 0.69, was significantly higher than mean pretest knowledge score 12.7 standard deviation 1.16among study subjects which indicated that structured teaching program was highly effective in enhancing the knowledge in adolescent girls at mean difference 17.17. The study also concluded that there were statistically no significant association between demographic variables (p=0.000) of adolescent girls with their pre-test knowledge scores at 0.05 level of significance.

Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding acute respiratory tract infections among mothers of under five children in selected rural area

Background: Acute respiratory tract infections cause the death of 4 million children under the age of 5 (annually). The factors of acute respiratory tract infections can be grouped into two categories, namely host and environment. Host includes factors such as malnutrition, immunization status, vitamin A deficiency, absence of breast-feeding, low birth weight and young age.Methods: Quasi experimental one group pre-test-post-test research design was adopted to conduct the study among 45 mothers of under five children residing in Mati, Rural area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, who matched the inclusion criteria were selected through non-probability purposive sampling technique. On first day one pre-test followed by structured teaching programme was conducted and after seventh day post-test was taken. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The results revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score was higher than mean pre-test knowledge score with standard deviation 15.31±1.84 and 7.06±1.25 respectively. The improvement of knowledge score is the mean difference of 8.25 which shows that there was a significant change in knowledge level of mothers of under five children.Conclusions: The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving the level of knowledge regarding acute respiratory tract infections among mothers of under five children.

Knowledge Regarding Early Identification of Children with Behavioral Problems Among Primary School Teachers

Behavioral troubles are specifically because of failure in adjustment to outside surroundings and presence of internal war. Behavioral troubles continually want unique attention. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of psycho education technique among primary school teachers regarding early identification of children with behavioural problems. Research Hypothesis: There is significant difference between the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge score among primary school teachers. Methodology: The research approach for this study was an evaluative and an educative approach. The research design adopted for this study was quasi-experimental design for assessing the knowledge of primary school teachers regarding early identification of children with behavioral problems. The probability sampling which includes simple random sampling technique by using lottery method was utilized for the selection of the subjects, which includes a sample of 70 primary school teachers were selected for the study by allotting identification number (E1, E2, E3) through lottery method after following the name list of subjects according to the alphabetical order as written in the teacher’s register. Result: the result of this study shows that over all pre-test knowledge was 45%. Result show that overall post test knowledge was 63%. The difference between pre-test knowledge score and post-test knowledge score was 18% (63% - 45%). Hence, the difference in knowledge score was due to psycho-education module. The net benefit of psycho-education module was 18%.

Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Prevention of Neonatal Hypothermia among Primipara mothers of selected hospital of Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Newborn baby is a homoeothermic, but his ability to stay warm may easily be overwhelmed by extremes of environmental temperatures. During the first 28 days of life, the child is at highest risk of dying. Hypothermia is considered as silent killer in neonates. Since thermal regulation of the neonate is of vital importance in sustaining life, the mother must be able to assess the neonates condition and thus to maintain the temperature within a normal range. To assess the effectiveness of PTP on knowledge regarding prevention of neonatal hypothermia among primipara mothers &amp; find association between knowledge score and selected demographic variables was the main objective of the present study. Pre experimental, one group pre-test-post test design was used. 50 primipara mothers admitted in Govt. Doon Medical College, Dehradun were selected by non probability purposive sampling technique. A structured interview schedule was used to assess the knowledge and PTP was administered to find its effectiveness. The collected data was analysed by using descriptive &amp; inferential statistics. The study reveals that the mean of post-test knowledge score 22.76 (75.87%) was higher than the mean of pre-test knowledge score 14.48 (48.27%). The calculated paired‘t’ value is greater than the table value (0.05, 49df) = 26.561which shows a significant difference between mean pre and post-test knowledge scores. Also there was significant association of the level of knowledge with educational status, occupational status and previous knowledge at 0.05 degree of freedom. The findings of the study showed that there was a deficit in knowledge of primipara mothers before administration of PTP. The result indicated that the PTP was effective in increasing the knowledge of primipara mothers on prevention of neonatal hypothermia.

A Study to assess the efficacy of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Internet addiction among students in selected commerce colleges at Rajkot

A Study To Assess The Efficacy Of Video Assisted Teaching Program me On Internet Addiction Among Students In Selected Commerce Colleges At Rajkot. The Objectives of the study were a) To assess the knowledge regarding internet addiction among students in selected commerce colleges b) To assess the efficacy of video assisted teaching program me on internet addiction among students in selected commerce colleges c) To find out the association between post test level of knowledge with their selected demographic variables. A quantitative research approach was used in the study to assess the efficacy of this study. The study was conducted in smt.M.T. Damsania commerce college, Rajkot. The findings of the study revealed that there was a marked increase in knowledge of students after exposing them to video assisted teaching program me on internet addiction. The mean pre-test knowledge score of subjects was 10.16 with mean percentage of 63.33, where as mean post-test knowledge score of subjects was 20.09 with mean percentage of 83.89. The mean post -test knowledge score was found to be significantly higher than pre-test knowledge score at 0.05 level of significance (t39= 23.816, p&lt;0.01).

Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding the pubertal changes among the girls

Aim: A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding the pubertal changes among the girls in selected primary school of rural area in Aurangabad district.” Objectives of the study. Ojectives: To assess the knowledge regarding the pubertal changes among the girls of primary school before planned teaching programme. To prepare and administer planned teaching programme regarding pubertal changes. To assess the knowledge regarding the pubertal changes among the girls of primary school after planned teaching programme. To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding the pubertal changes among the girls of primary school. To find out the association between the pre-test knowledge score with selected demographic variable. Methods: This pre- experimental study was conducted to evaluate effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding pubertal changes among the girls of selected primary school of rural area of Aurangabad district. Non probability convenient sampling technique was used for the sample collection of 50 girls studying in Z.P. Primary School, Bhalgaon, Aurangabad. The present study was evaluative in nature conducted our period of four weeks. The conceptual framework used for the study was based on modified open system theory. Result: In pre-test 28 (56%) participants had poor knowledge, 22 (44%) subjects had average knowledge and none of them participants had good knowledge regarding pubertal changes. In post test, 30 (60%) participants had average knowledge, 20 (40%) participants had good knowledge and none of them participants had poor knowledge regarding pubertal changes. The study proved the mean post test knowledge score (19.32) was greater than mean pre-test knowledge (9.68). The mean difference between pre-test and post-test score was (9.64). Paired t knowledge score is (13.71) was significant at 0.05% level hence research hypothesis H1 was accepted. This indicted that the planned teaching programme was effective in increasing the knowledge regarding pubertal changes among girls in selected primary school. Interpretation and Conclusion: The finding of study supported that the effectiveness of PTP in increasing the knowledge regarding the pubertal changes among the girls of selected primary school of rural area in Aurangabad District.

A Study to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Telemedicine among nursing students in a selected college in Mumbai

Good health is central to human happiness and well-being that contributes significantly to prosperity and wealth and even economic progress, as healthy populations are more productive, save more and live longer. Telemedicine is the exchange of medical information from one location to another using electronic communication, which improves patient health status. Telemedicine has multiple applications and can be used for different services, which includes wireless tools, email, two-way video, smartphones, and other methods of telecommunications technology. A telemedicine appointment is just like a regular appointment. You will sit in front of a camera where you will be able to see yourself and your health care provider on the screen once your session begins. These appointments are also called virtual visits. Beginning more than 40 years ago with hospitals extending their services to patients in remote locations rapidly and has become an integrated part of specialty departments, hospitals, private doctor offices, home health care, and the consumer’s residence and workplace. Objective: To assess the pretest and posttest knowledge of student nurses regarding telemedicine. To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding telemedicine. To find the association between knowledge of students regarding telemedicine with selected demographic variables. Hypothesis H0: There will be no change in knowledge of the students in relation to telemedicine. H01: There will be no association between the knowledge score with selected demographic variables in relation to telemedicine. Research Methodology A descriptive, evaluative approach was used. The data gathering process begin on 1st January to 31st January. The investigator selects the nursing college and obtained the permission from the college authorities to conduct the study. The investigator selects the nursing students of 2nd year basic BSc nursing and talked with them. The investigator introduced self and briefly explained about the study, its purposes and process. There by a rapport was developed with the nursing students and a brief assessment was done to confirm whether they fulfil the inclusion and exclusion criteria selected for the study. The content of the consent form was explained. The investigator gave multiple choice questionnaires to nursing students to assess their knowledge regarding telemedicine. The instructions were given to read the options carefully and marked the circle at appropriate answer. Then after this planned teaching is given to them. 7 days’ time was given to go through the teaching plan and clarified the doubts. Then the post test was done. Major Finding of The Study Sample characteristics 1. Majority of the student with telemedicine were in the age group of 19-20. 2. Majority of the student’s average knowledge (43.3%) good (0%) and poor knowledge(56.6%)and (0%) having excellent knowledge. Knowledge on telemedicine 1. Majority of the nursing students were not aware about the telemedicine as they scored below 50% in the pre-test. 2. Most of the students scored above 50% in the post-test which shows the planned teaching was effective. Effects of Planned Teaching on Knowledge 1. The mean pre-test and post-test knowledge score were 25% in pre-test and 75% in post-test respectively. 2. The calculated ‘t’ value (16.96) was greater than the table value of 2.05 which suggest that the planned teaching was effective in increasing the overall knowledge of the sample. 3. Hence the research hypothesis was accepted showing that there is significant difference between the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge score of the subjects.