Planned Teaching Programme Research Articles

Effects of planned teaching programme on prevention of suicidal behavior of school students among school teachers

Effects of planned teaching programme on prevention of suicidal behavior of school students among school teachers

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding oral cancer among the adolescents in selected PU Colleges of Bengaluru city

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding oral cancer among the adolescents in selected PU Colleges of Bengaluru city

A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude among Adolescent Students regarding Health Hazards of Junk Food in Selected Senior Secondary School, District Hisar (Haryana)

Introduction: It is undertaken with the main objective, to assess the pre-test knowledge and attitude score regarding health hazards of junk food among adolescence students, to administer the planned teaching program regarding health hazards of junk food among adolescence students, to evaluate the effectiveness of the planned teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding health hazards of junk food and to find out the association between the pre-test knowledge and attitude score regarding health hazards of junk food among adolescence students with their demographic Variables. Method and Tools: The tool used for this study consisted of three parts. Part - A (demographic data). Part - B, the self-structure knowledge questionnaire consist of questions on various aspects such as general information, the effect of junk food on health, and prevention, (20 questions). Part - C, consists of a Likert scale for an attitude among adolescent students regarding health hazed of junk food (20 questions).Result: The knowledge score of 3(5%) of the subject has inadequate, 5(91.7%) moderate and 2(3.3%) adequate had pre-knowledge scores and 10(16.7%) moderate and 50(83.3%) adequate post-knowledge score regarding health hazard of junk food. The mean pre-knowledge score was 51.42% among adolescent students with an of mean 81.75% among adolescent students. The calculated P-value (0.000) is significant at 0.001 levels.Conclusion: Therefore, it is concluded that there was a significant difference in attitude levels among adolescent students regarding the health hazard of junk food

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding voluntary blood donation among adolescence in a selected area of Gulbarga, Karnataka

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge regarding voluntary blood donation among adolescence in a selected area of Gulbarga, Karnataka

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<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 <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.

Effect of PTP on prevention of Post Operative Pulmonary complications among Surgical patients: A Quasi experimental approach

Intelligent, consciousness, pre-operative nursing contributes much to have the patient achieve an optimum condition that favors a satisfactory postoperative progress and minimizes the possibility of complication. Respiratory (pulmonary) complications are the second most common reason for unexpected death. Post operative pulmonary complications are major cause of overall post operative morbidity and mortality. It was found that pre operative teaching of surgery patients reduced pulmonary complications up to very extend. Aim: to assess effectiveness of planned teaching program (PTP), such as deep breathing, coughing exercise, positioning and early ambulation to prevent post operative pulmonary complications among surgical patients in selected hospitals at Tumkur district, Karnataka. Materials and methods: The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental design of pre-test post-test control group design in the year 2010. 60 samples were selected, 30 in experimental group and 30 in control group respectively. First knowledge of both groups was assessed and PTP introduced to experimental group only. After five days of PTP post test was done in both groups. Findings: there was a significant difference in the knowledge level between experimental group and control group after PTP. Conclusion: PTP was found to be effective in improving the knowledge level regarding prevention of post- operative pulmonary complications in surgery patients.

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.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding the Suctioning Techniques among ICU Staff Nurses in Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore - Andhra Pradesh, India

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding the Suctioning Techniques among ICU Staff Nurses in Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Nellore - Andhra Pradesh, India

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Global Warming and its Impact on Health among Middle Adults People at Visnagar City

INTRODUCTION: Global warming is a worldwide environmental problem by which there is an abnormal increase to the level of temperature, particularly in a natural environment. Objective: To assess the knowledge regarding global warming and its impacts on health among people of Visnagar city. To evaluate the effectiveness of Planne teaching programme on knowledge regarding global warming and its impacts on health. To find out association between Pre test knowledge score with their demographic variable. Hypothesis: H1:-There is a significant difference between pretest and posttest knowledge regarding Global warming and its impact on health among people of Visnagar city by giving them planned teaching” H2 :-There will be a significant association between level of knowledge regarding Global warming and its impact on health among people of Visnagar city by giving them planned teaching”.Design: Pre-experimental one group pre test post test design was used. Participation: Tool: Structured knowledge Questionnariewas used to assess the level of knowledge among peoples of Visnagar city. Results: -‘t’ test value is 9.84. This value is significant at p < 0.05 level. This indicates that there was significant association between socio-economic status and level of knowledge on global warming in middle adults people. Conclusion: Majority of middle adults people had adequate level of knowledge regarding global warming and impacts on health.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Breast Self-Examination among Postnatal Women

Breast abnormalities are one of the important public health problem and studies have reported that awareness and practice of breast examination is an important method of prevention. Breast problems are significant health concerned to post natal women’s life time. One in every eight post natal women will be diagnosed with breast abnormalities A breast exam is a self-inspection of the breasts. This gives a greater awareness of the condition of breasts. Breast exams may help identify potential breast problems. Breast examination is essential for early breast abnormalities detection. The pre-experimental study was carried out in SRMS hospital with an objective to evaluate the effectiveness of PTP among post natal women regarding BSE (Breast Self examination). Data was obtained from 50 post natal mothers in the age group 20-40 years. A set of 20 questionnaires were used to evaluate the knowledge of post natal mothers. Purposive sampling technique was used. The research design of the study was pre experimental one group pretest posttest design. The result shows the significant difference in pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of post natal mothers. In the pre-test majority 96% had poor scores and 4%had average scores, whereas in the post-test majority76% had good scores and 24% average scores. Nurses play a pivotal role in teaching the BSE to the women’s to identify the Breast abnormalities. The nurses who can promote monthly BSE should be perfect by supporting realistic believes about early detection & prevention of breast abnormalities as well as demonstrating BSE, so that the women can do it themselves without consulting physician.

EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAM ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF STAFF NURSES REGARDING PREVENTION OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT GANDHINAGAR

A pre- experimental study was conducted to assess the to effectiveness of planned teaching program on the knowledge of staff nurses regarding prevention of medication administrative error in selected hospital at Gandhinagar. The general system model was used as conceptual framework. A quantitative approach with pre- experimental study design was used to achieve the objectives of the study. The sample consisted of 45 from selected areas of Gandhinagar The purposive sampling techniques was used to collect the sample. The Result show that there is significant effect on knowledege of staff nurses regarding prevention of medication administrative error. This study therefore, offers an encouraging. The mean and SD of pre-test was 5.725 and 16.25 whereas the mean and SD of posttest was 1.3957 and 1.1036 Thet value was 0.05. The study reveals that the effectiveness of planned teaching program on the knowledge of staff nurses regarding prevention of medication administrative error in selected hospital at Gandhinagar has maximun effect and Staff nurses can to improove the knolwdge other topics.

A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on prevention of common neonatal infections among primigravida mothers, in Doon Female Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

The vast majority of newborns enter the world healthy. But sometimes, infants develop conditions that require medical tests and treatment. Newborns are particularly susceptible to certain diseases, much more so than older children because of immature immune systems. Neonates can get infections inside uterus in antenatal period, during parturition and outside the uterus after birth. Despite the major advances in neonatal medicine, many infants still develop life-threatening infections during the first month of life. The prompt recognition, early diagnosis, and immediate treatment of neonatal infections can dramatically improve the infant’s outcome and limit any potential disability and securing maternal knowledge on this can be a milestone. The aim of the study is assess the existing knowledge of primigravida mother regarding prevention of common Neonatal infections and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching imparted. The research approach used were descriptive survey Approach and research design was Pre-Experimental one group pre test post test design, the study was conducted at Maternity ward of Doon Hospital, Dehradun on 50 primigravida mothers, sampling technique adopted was purposive sampling, the research tool consist of two sections demographic as well as knowledge questionnaire; the results interpret the knowledge score indicating that majority of primigravida mothers i.e. 27(54%) has inadequate knowledge, 23(46%) has moderately adequate knowledge while 0% mother has no adequate knowledge about prevention of neonatal infections in pre-test. The knowledge score of primigravida mothers in post-test shows 48(96%) primigravida mother has adequate knowledge and 2(4%) having moderately adequate knowledge and none of the primigravida mother had inadequate knowledge. Thus it can be interpreted that the increase in knowledge is as result of planned teaching programme on prevention of neonatal infections. The overall value was as mean 15.58, mean percentage 42.10%, S.D 6.21 in pre test, for post test it was like this mean 33.05, mean percentage 89.32%, S.D12.52; enhancement in knowledge was 47.22% t-value 21.56 at df 49 shows significant association. This concludes that the planned teaching program was effective in significant improvement of knowledge score regarding prevention of neonatal infections among study participants. Findings stress the need for such teaching programs, which in turn may enhance the overall health standard and reduces neonatal mortality and morbidity rate.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Health Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding use of Papaya Leaf in Dengue Fever among people of selected Rural Community area of Mehsana

Background: Dengue is fast emerging pandemic-prone viral disease in many parts of the world. Dengue flourishes in urban poor areas, suburbs and the countryside but also affects more affluent neighbourhoods in tropical and subtropical countries. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection causing a severe flu-like illness and, sometimes causing a potentially lethal complication called severe dengue. The incidence of dengue has increased 30-fold over the last 50 years. Up to 50-100 million infections are now estimated to occur annually in over 100 endemic countries, putting almost half of the world’s population at risk. Severe dengue (previously known as dengue haemorrhagic fever) was first recognized in the 1950s during dengue epidemics in the Philippines and Thailand. Today it affects Asian and Latin American countries and has become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children and adults in these regions. The full life cycle of dengue fever virus involves the role of mosquito as a transmitter (or vector) and humans as the main victim and source of infection. The dengue virus (DEN) comprises four distinct serotypes (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4) which belong to the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae.1 Aims and Objectives: To assess knowledge regarding use of papaya leaf in dengue fever among the selected rural community. To evaluate effectiveness of plan teaching on knowledge regarding use of papaya leaf in dengue fever among rural community of mehsana. To find out the association with knowledge score with their selected demographic variables. Result: Regarding level of knowledge, in pre-test 66.66 % of respondents belong to poor knowledge 16.66% of respondents belong to average knowledge and 16.66% of responds belong to good knowledge before intervention. In post-test, 20% of responds belong to poor knowledge 46.66% of respondents belongs to averages knowledge and 33.33%of respondents belong to good knowledge after intervention. During pre-test the mean level of knowledge was 7.54%during post-test the mean level of knowledge was 10.67%, which is apparently higher than pre-test knowledge scoreWith regard to effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding use of papaya leaf in dengue fever among people of selected rural community area of mehsana. With regard to the association between the level of knowledge among the people with their demographic variables was significant. Conclusion- The main conclusion from this present study is that most of the people head poor level of knowledge regarding use of papaya leaf in dengue fever in pre –test and their level of knowledge regarding use of papaya leaf in dengue fever head improved to a great extent after planned teaching program which was revealed in post-test. This shows the imperative need to understand the utilities of planned teaching programme in improvement of knowledge regarding use of papaya leaf in dengue fever and it will improve the people knowledge.

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 & 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 & 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 effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding immune boosting diet among housewives in selected areas at Alappuzha district

A quantitative research study was done to evaluate the effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding immune boosting diet among housewife in selected areas at Alappuzha district. The objective s were to assess the pretest level of knowledge regarding immune boosting diet among housewives in selected areas at Alappuzha district, to assess the effect of planned teaching programme on knowledge immune boosting diet among housewives in selected area at Alappuzha district and to find out the association between pretest level of knowledge regarding immune boosting diet among housewives in selected areas in Alappuzha district. The Quantitative research approach was selected with Quasi experimental one group pretest post test control group design.The study was conducted in housewives at selected areas at Alappuzha district. 60 Samples were selected according to the non-probability convenient sampling techniques.Screening test was done for the population with screening criteria. The pretest was conducted for 60 housewives on first day followed by implementation of planned teaching programme and 7th day post test were conducted. The average time taken to conduct pre-test and post test. The Planned teaching programme was 45 minutes with the help of Audio visual Aids like charts, slides. The findings were that, mean between post test knowledge score of experimental group (P<0.05) indicates that there is a significant increase knowledge score of experimental group knowledge regarding immune boosting diet among housewives after planned teaching programme. The association between knowledge score with various demographic variables shows 0.05 level of significance and it shows there is a significant association between knowledge score and demographic variables like sex, diet and habbit except age in years, education, Occupation, body weight. Present study suggests the need for planned teaching programme to improve the knowledge regarding immune boosting diet among housewives.

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.

Effectiveness of educational package on knowledge and practice regarding prevention of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) among patients with modifiable risk factors of CAD

Cardiovascular diseases are becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, where communicable diseases are being brought under control. Among them coronary artery disease has become the most important cause of premature death and disability in the population. Therefore, present study aims to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program (PTP) on knowledge and practice regarding prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients with modifiable risk factors of CAD. Pre experimental research design was selected to conduct the study. 120 patients with modifiable risk factors of CAD were selected for this study by using purposive sampling technique. Result revealed that around 75% patients with modifiable risk factors of CAD had inadequate knowledge score and practice score in pre-test. Whereas in post-test approximately 80% patients with modifiable risk factors of CAD had adequate knowledge score and practice score. The Paired‘t’ test value for knowledge level was 33.67 and for practice level it was 29.41, which was greater than table value at .05 level of significance. This shows that there is significant difference between the pre-test and post-test level of knowledge and practice regarding prevention of coronary artery disease among patients with modifiable risk factors of CAD. There was significant positive correlation r = 0.570 found between post-test knowledge score and post-test practice score. There was no significant association found between the pre-test knowledge score and pre-test practice score regarding prevention of coronary artery disease among patients with modifiable risk factors of CAD with demographic variables. Conclusion: Study concluded with strong need for proper health education in enhancing knowledge and practice regarding prevention of coronary artery disease among patients with modifiable risk factors of CAD.

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.

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME (PTP) ON PREVENTION OF OSTEOARTHRITIS AMONG WOMEN IN SELECTED AREA, KASHMIR

A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on prevention of osteoarthritis among women in selected area, Kashmir. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on prevention of osteoarthritis among selected women. Materials and Methods: An evaluative one group pre-test and post-test preexperimental design was used. With the purposive sampling 50 study participants were selected. Tool used in this study included two sections, Section-I including demographic Performa of women such as age, education, occupation, family history and source of information. Section-II including close ended structured knowledge questionnaire with 35 items regarding knowledge of osteoarthritis and its management. STP was administered after conducting pre-test and post-test was conducted after 7 days. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical technique. Result: The data analysis revealed that the post-test knowledge score 66% was higher than that of pre-test knowledge score 8%. Post-test findings revealed that subjects had gained adequate knowledge. Conclusion: The study concluded that the planned teaching programme(PTP) on prevention of Osteoporosis was an effective method of enhancing the knowledge of women regarding prevention of osteoarthritis.

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAM ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING THE USES OF MENSTRUAL CUP AMONG THE ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED AREAS, AHMEDABAD

A menstrual cup is a small bell shaped cup that a woman can insert into their vagina to collect menstrual blood during a period. The menstrual cup can be a good solution for menstrual hygiene management in economically challenged setting. The present study conducted reveals about the effectiveness of planned teaching program on the knowledge and attitude regarding the uses of menstrual cup among the adolescent girls to enhance the knowledge and improve women health in selected areas of Ahmedabad. The pre experimental study was conducted on adolescent girls with inclusion criteria of age group 13 to 19 years, girls having regular menstrual cycle, willingness to participate in study. The investigator adopted purposive sampling technique to select the sample. Data was collected using 6 demographic variables & 20 questionnaires regarding menstrual cup were included. These questionnaires were divided into various areas such as introduction, parts, types, technique for folding, steps of insertion, side effects and cleaning of menstrual cup. A pre-test was conducted on 30 samples after which the planned teaching program was implemented followed by the post test.