Post-test Knowledge Level Research Articles

The Effect of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Selfcare Management Regarding the Knowledge among Patients with Chronic Renal Failure Receiving Regular Haemodialysis

Renal failure is a serious medical condition affecting the kidneys. When a person suffers from renal failure, the kidneys are not functioning properly. Renal failure can be a progressive disease. This study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of VATP on the knowledge regarding selfcare management among patients with chronic renal failure receiving regular hemodialysis, and to find the association between their posttest knowledge level and their selected socio-demographic variables. The research design selected for the present study was one-group pre-test and post-test pre-experimental design, Convenience sampling technique was used to select 40 patients with chronic renal failure receiving regular hemodialysis. Data was collected by using a structured interview schedule from the respondents. VATP was administered after conducting pre-test and post-test was conducted after 7 day of the intervention. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. The mean percentage of post-test knowledge score (85.00%) was higher than that of pre-test knowledge score (34.83%). The t value computed [t (39) = 20.63 P< 0.05} showed a significant difference, which showed that the VATP was effective in enhancing the knowledge among the patients with chronic renal failure on selfcare management of chronic renal failure.

The effect of education provided with the escape room game on nursing students' learning of parenteral drug administration

AimThe present study was conducted to determine the effect of education provided to first-year nursing students with the escape room game on their learning of parenteral drug administration. BackgroundThe use of escape room games in education supports formal education in providing students with professional knowledge and skills. DesignA randomized controlled study design was used in this study. MethodThe current study was conducted with 72 first-year nursing students. Data were collected with the Descriptive Characteristics Questionnaire (DCQ), Parenteral Drug Administration Information Test (PDAIT), Parenteral Drug Administration Sub-Checklists (PDASC) and Game Evaluation Form (GEF) between May and June 2022. The initial knowledge and skills of all students participating in the study were measured after completing the parenteral drug administration theoretical course and laboratory skills course. Students were assigned to the intervention (n=36) and control (n=36) groups by the stratified block randomization method according to their initial knowledge and skill measurements. Unlike the control group, the intervention group played the escape room game once in groups of four. The control group was allowed to work freely in the laboratory during this period. The final knowledge and skills of the intervention and control groups were measured immediately after the intervention. Students' skills were measured with an objective structured clinical examination. ResultsIt was determined that the post-test knowledge level of the students in the intervention group and their post-test skill mean scores for drug withdrawal from an ampoule, subcutaneous injection administration, intradermal injection administration and intravenous push drug administration were higher than those of the students in the control group (p<0.05). Additionally, Intervention group students evaluated the escape room game positively. ConclusionThis study concluded that the escape room game supported formal education and could be used in teaching parenteral drug administration.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on the Knowledge Regarding Health Services among Eligible Couples in Selected Community Area in Bangalore

Health services available to eligible couples in India are not only to aid in curtailing the ever-growing population of the country but also to improve the women’s and child health as well as their reproductive health. The need for continuing mass education and increase in awareness in this regard is thus of utmost priority. To assess the level of knowledge regarding the health services among eligible couples. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme in terms of gain in for eligible couples regarding health care services. To find out an association between knowledge scores with selected socio-demographic variable. The research design adopted for the study was quantitative research design, quasi-experimental with one group pre-test and post-test research design. A total of 60 eligible couples were selected using simple random sampling technique. The tools used to collect the data consisted of structured questionnaire, the reliability score was obtained with the help of Spearman-Brown prophecy. During pretest out of 60 participants, 49 (81.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 11(18.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge. Whereas in post-test only 3 (5%) had inadequate knowledge scores, 10 (16.67%) had moderately adequate knowledge scores and rest 47 (78.33%) Participants had adequate knowledge scores. The null hypothesis stated was rejected and re-stating that there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding healthcare services available to the eligible couples. It was found statistically that there is no significant association between demographic variables and level of knowledge. The above results point out to the fact that the Structured Teaching Programme is highly effective in increasing the knowledge about healthcare services among eligible couples in the specific community area.

Effectiveness of Transitional Care Model on Knowledge Regarding Quality of Life Among Clients with Post Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction is the major cause of disability in many developing countries and by 2020 is forecast to be the major cause of disease burden world-wide and it is a slow progressive disease and can be reduced by adhering to certain life modification strategies. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of transitional care model on knowledge regarding quality of life among clients with post Myocardial Infarction in a selected hospital at Chennai. A quantitative approach using pre-experimental one group pretest post-test research design was adopted for the study and 30 samples that full filled the inclusion criteria were selected. The structured knowledge questionnaires were used to assess the pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding quality of life among clients with post Myocardial Infarction. Following the intervention, a significant portion 19 (63.3%) exhibited moderately adequate knowledge, and 11(36.7%) achieved a level of adequate knowledge. Thus, the Transitional care model had a significant impact on enhancing client’s understanding regarding quality of life. Keywords: Transitional Care model, post myocardial infarction, quality of life, knowledge

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Flavoured Ice Cube on Level of Oral Mucositis among Cancer patients receiving Chemotherapy in selected Hospital, Rajkot

Cancer is a group of more than 200 diseases characterized by uncontrollable and unregulated growth of cells. It is a major health problem that occurs in people of all ethnicities. Quantitative approach with experimental research design was adopted. A total of 30 of each control and experimental group were selected who have cancer receiving chemotherapy and have oral mucositis. Data were collected by using demographic variable and oral mucositis measured by oral mucositis assessment scale. In this Study shows that post-test level of knowledge among selected 30 sample of experimental group cancer patient with oral mucositis undergoing chemotherapy Reported 17(56.7%) mild oral mucositis, 13(43.3%) moderate oral mucositis and 0(0%) severe oral mucositis The pre-test report 03(10%) mild oral mucositis, 9(30%) moderate oral mucositis and 18(60%) severe oral mucositis. After the application of the flavored ice cube on the level of oral mucositis the post test score was as followed 17(56.7%) mild oral mucositis, 13(43.3%) moderate oral mucositis, and 00(00%) severe oral mucositis. It also revealed that the mean pre test score is 20.733 and the mean post test score is 13.9 The mean difference between the pretest and post test score is 6.833.

Assess the Effect of Educational Intervention Regarding Knowledge of Essential New-born Care among the G.N.M 3rd Year Students

Objectives: To assess the knowledge on essential new-born care among the G.N.M 3rd Year nursing students. To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding knowledge of Essential New-born Care. To associate the Pre-test- Post-test level of knowledge of students regarding Essential New-born Care. Materials and Methods: The Pre- experimental with one group pre-test post-test design was used on 75 students of class G.N.M 3rd year were included in the study, each student were given structured teaching program on essential new-born care. The socio demographic data was collected. The knowledge level of students of G.N.M 3rd year was assessed by structured questionnaire. Descriptive statics and inferential statistics were used to analyses the data. Results: Findings related to planned teaching program by comparing pre-test and post-test knowledge level of the students of G.N.M 3rd year students. There was no significant association exist in age group of 17-35 years at p value &lt;0.05. According to knowledge level of pre-test among 75 students of age group 17-35 years, the 2.7% students were having inadequate knowledge 88% were having moderately adequate knowledge and 9.3% were having adequate knowledge regarding selected aspects of essential new born care. According to post-test level of knowledge, the 0 %students were having inadequate knowledge. 22.7% students were having moderately adequate knowledge and 77.3% were having adequate knowledge regarding selected aspects of essential new-born care. The data shows that there was significant difference between level of knowledge with age (1.380), education (1.614), previous knowledge (0.353), source of knowledge (2.730), place of residence (0.215). Conclusion: The following conclusions were made on the basis of the finding of the study: there was significant difference in the pre-test and post-test knowledge level regarding selected aspect of essential new-born care.There was no significant association existing in students of age group 17-35 years at p value&lt; 0.05. According to knowledge level of pre-test among 75 students of age group 17-35 years, the 2.7% students were having inadequate knowledge 88% were having moderately adequate knowledge and 9.3% were having adequate knowledge regarding selected aspects of essential new born care. According to post-test level of knowledge, the 0 %students were having inadequate knowledge. 22.7% students were having moderately adequate knowledge and 77.3% were having adequate knowledge regarding selected aspects of essential new born care There was no significant association existing in knowledge level of students of age group 17-35 years at p&lt;0.05.

ASSESS THE EFFECT OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING VENTILATOR BUNDLE CARE TO PREVENT OCCURRENCE OF VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA AMONG NURSING OFFICERS WORKING IN SELECTED HOSPITAL, LUCKNOW

Astudy to assess the effect of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding ventilator bundle care to prevent occurrence of ventilator associated pneumonia among nursing officers working in selected hospital, Lucknow.The pre-experimental with one group pre test post test design was used. 50 nursing officers were included in the study. Thesocio demographic and knowledge questionnaire was collected. The knowledge level of nursing officers was assessed by self structured questionnaire.Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee Board of Eras Lucknow Medical College &amp; Hospital and formal permission obtained from Hospital prior to conducting the study. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Finding related to planned teaching programme by comparing pre test and post test knowledge level in among nursing officers. A significant association existed among nursing officers at p value &lt;0.05. The mean difference was 8.860 between the pre-test and the post-test level of knowledge among nursing officers. The paired t value (19.013) was found to be significant (p=&lt;0.001). Thus indicating that planned teaching programme was effective regarding ventilator bundle care to prevent occurrence of ventilator associated pneumonia among nursing officers.

A Design Thinking Based Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Teaching on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation Among Non-Health Professional Students at Selected College in Coimbatore

Design thinking is generally defined as an analytic and creative process that engages a person in opportunities to experiment, create and prototype models, gather feedback, and redesign. Design Thinking Approach is adopted to carry out the research to correlate the knowledge and attitude among non-health professional students. Objectives: (a) To assess the pre-test and post-test level of knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation among non-health professional students. (b) To assess the effectiveness of computer assisted teaching on knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation among non-health professional students. (c)To find out the association between post-test level of knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation and the selected demographic variables among non-health professional students. (d)To assess the correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation. Methodology: The research design used was a pre-experimental one group pretest and posttest design. The samples for the study were chosen by using convenient sampling technique, The sample size was 50. Results: Karl Pearson correlation test was used. It reveals that there is effectiveness present in the group. Conclusion: Organ donation is a huge public health concern worldwide. The biggest advantage to organ donation is, it saves lives that would otherwise be lost. A single organ donor has the chance to save the lives or improve the quality of life for several people. So, the organ donation should be encouraged and the people should be motivated to donate their organs by conducting periodical educational programmed regarding organ donation.

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE AMONG ADOLESCENT GROUP IN SELECTED COLLEGE OF GURUGRAM, HARYANA

Alcohol use is typically established during adolescence and initiation of use at a young age poses risks for short- and long-term health and social outcomes. However, there is limited understanding of the onset, progression and impact of alcohol use among adolescents in India. The aim of this study is to compare pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding alcoholdependence among adolescent groups,develop structured teaching program for adolescent groups regarding alcoholdependence and find out the association between knowledge scores with their selected demographic variables. Result shows that the mean was 16.54 before teaching and after teaching it was 25.5 and is statistically significant at p&lt;0.05. • There was significant association found between the pre- test knowledge scores with number of drinks consumed by the subject.

A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STP ON BIBLIOTHERAPY ON SELF ESTEEM AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN R L SCHOOL MORENA

INTRODUCTION: All over the world, adolescents are considered as a special social category because of their ambition, potential, energy, specific interests, issues and challenges and needs. The future of any country depends on the role of youth in the society. AIM OF THE STUDY: Assess knowledge regarding bibliotherapy on self-esteem among adolescent. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A Quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test study was used in order to evaluate effectiveness of structured teaching programme (the Independent variable) on knowledge regarding bibliotherapy on self-esteem (the dependent variable) among adolescent of selected by purposive sampling technique school of Morena. Each participant was informed about the study and that they could withdraw at any time and a written consent was also obtained. RESULT: The findings of the study reveals that in Pre-test and Post-test level of self-esteem in the experimental group. The analysis of Pre-test level of self-esteem in experimental group, revealed that 29(96.67%) had high level of self-esteem. In the control group Pre-test and Post-test level of self-esteem in the control group. The analysis revealed that 24(80%) had moderate level of self-esteem. However the majority of the demographic variable such as age, sex, religion, type of family place of residence, educational status, education of parents, family income, occupation of father, order of birth. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that there was a significant improvement on the post-test level of knowledge after implementing STP. This indicates that STP was effective in increasing the knowledge of adolescent girls. KEY WORDS: Knowledge, adolescent, bibliotherapy on self-esteem structured teaching programme.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Government Nutritional Programme for Children Mong Anganwadi Workers in Selected Rural Areas at Wankaner

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding government nutritional programme for children among anganwadi workers in selected rural areas at Wankaner. The objective of the study was (a) To assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding government nutritional programme for Children among anganwadi workers in selected rural areas at Wankaner. (b) To evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding government nutritional programme for Children among anganwadi workers in selected rural areas at Wankaner. (c)To find out the association between selected demographic variable and pre-test level of knowledge regarding government nutritional programme among anganwadi workers in selected rural areas at Wankaner. The research design adopted was One Group Pre-test &amp; Post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected rural areas at Wankaner. Non probability sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As a part of intervention, a structured teaching programmed on knowledge regarding government nutritional programme for children was provided to anganwadi workers for 30 minutes and the data was collected by structured interview with set of questionnaires that is administered to assess the level of knowledge regarding government nutritional programme for children among anganwadi workers The data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method paired ‘t’ test was used to evaluating the effectiveness of Structured teaching programmed on knowledge regarding government nutritional programme for children among anganwadi workers. The obtained value 10.45, which shows highly significant at the level of p&lt;0.001. There is significant association between demographic variables such as age, area of residence, marital status with post-test level of knowledge regarding government nutritional programme for children among anganwadi workers. The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effectiveness in improving of knowledge regarding government nutritional programme for children among anganwadi workers.

A Study to Evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Reconstructive Flap and its Management among Nurses working in a selected Hospital, Rajkot

The improvement of knowledge regarding Reconstructive flap and its management among Nurses working in Burns unit, Skin ward, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery Unit has an important role in enabling the effectiveness of Structured teaching programmed as an independence nursing intervention. The objective of the study is to assess the level of knowledge regarding reconstructive flap and its management among Nurses working in selected hospital. The research design adopted was One Group Pre-test and Post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected hospital, Rajkot. Non probability convenient sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 60. As a part of intervention, a Structured teaching programmed on knowledge regarding Reconstructive flap and its management was provided to Nurses working in Burns unit, Skin ward, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery Unit for 30 minutes and the data was collected by structured interview with set of questionnaires that is administered to assess the level of knowledge regarding Reconstructive flap and its management among Nurses working in Burns unit, Skin ward, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery Unit. The data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method paired ‘t’ test was used to evaluating the effectiveness of Structured teaching programmed on knowledge regarding Reconstructive flap and its management. The obtained value 19.29, which shows highly significant at the level of p&lt;0.001. There is significant association between demographic variables such as Year of Experience and Previous Source of Information with post-test level of knowledge on Reconstructive flap and its management. The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effectiveness in improving of knowledge regarding Reconstructive flap and its management.

A pre experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding management of dementia among geriatric care givers

Dementia is a chronic progressive debilitating disease that is largely a disorder of old age. It is characterized by widespread impairment of mental functioning, progressive memory loss, language difficulties, confusion and disorientation. These impairments are often accompanied by behavioral and psychological disturbance. The behavioral disturbances associated with dementia are defined as symptoms of disturbed perception, altered thought content, mood and Behavior. A pre-experimental research design with one group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. Sixty samples of geriatric care givers were selected from Chhatauna and Mandir Hausad, Arrang, Raipur, (C.G.). Samples were using by convenient sampling technique. A self structured knowledge questionnaire was prepared as a tool to assess socio demographic variables, and knowledge of geriatric care givers regarding management of dementia. Collected data was analyzed using paired „ z‟- test and chi-square test. : In the pretest 38 (63.33%) are having poor knowledge,22 (36.66%) are having Average knowledge and no one had good Knowledge. After administration of structured teaching programmein the post test level of knowledge has improved in 34 (56.66%) are having average Knowledge and26 (43.33%) are having good knowledge and no one had poor knowledge. Hence it can be interpreted that in the pretest majority of the geriatric care giver were in the poor category and after structured teaching programme the geriatric care giver gained adequate knowledge regarding management of dementia of the subject were in the good category. In the pre test the calculated mean is 9 the mean score 30% the standard deviation is 3.86 and in the post test the calculated mean is 20.5, the mean score 66.83% and the standard deviation is 5.27, hence it can be interpreted that there is a striking difference between the mean pretest and post test knowledge score of geriatric care giver which explains that the structured teaching programme was effective in enhancing the knowledge score regarding management of dementia among geriatric care givers in selected area of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Hence, it can conclude that the structured teaching programme was highly effective. And they gain knowledge i.e 36.83% using„ z‟ test it was found that at 0.05 level of significance the table value is 2.00 and the calculated value is 7.81(p&amp;#62;0.05) which shows that the calculated value is higher than the table value, so the test was highly Significant at 0.05 level. Research hypothesis (H) was accepted. Findings of the study indicates significant difference in the knowledge level after administration of Structured teaching Prgramme regarding Management of Dementia among Geriatric care Givers in Selected Area of Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Intervention on Good Touch and Bad Touch among School Going Children in Selected School of Sasaram

INTRODUCTION: Touch is a basic human need for existence. From the minute we are born to our last breath, touch nurtures us.1 The purpose of research was to provide education for every school child about good touch and bad touch so that the child can protect himself in this threatening condition. School age is one of the prime time in human development. Early childhood experience ultimately affect the personality of child in later period. Touch is a way of expression, communicating affection, reassurance, comfort, care concern. Which are vary essential in the life of an individual. AIM: To assess the effectiveness of video assisted intervention on good touch and bad touch among school going children in selected school of Sasaram METHODOLOGY: A quantitative approach, true experimental post-test design was adopted to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programs on good touch and bad touch among 60 school children, who fulfilled the inclusion criteria at selected government schools of Sasaram. Simple random technique was employed to select the samples. Good touch bad touch knowledge was assessed using a self structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS using descriptive statistics and Chi square as well as independent t-test. RESULT: The two tailed P value is less than 0.0001, by the conventional criteria, this difference is considered to be extremely statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The finding of this study it is concluded that a video assisted teaching program pertaining to good touch and bad touch is an effective program in improving the knowledge and awareness amongst the children, which has been depicted in the result, that there was a marked increase in post-test level of knowledge.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching Programmes on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Organ Donation among Non-Health Professional Students at Selected College, Hosur

India is currently having a deceased donation rate of 0.05–0.08 per million population. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Programme have planned strategies to improve organ donation by creating awareness and capacity building. There is a great need to assess the knowledge regarding organ donation among the general population. In our community, so many myths and misconceptions people have regarding organ donation. This prevents people to come forward to donate their organs whenever the need arises. When we educate and motivate the student population they will not only donate their organs but also motivate others also to donate their organs to form a very healthy society. Hence, this study has been undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding organ donation among college students as they are going to be tomorrow’s responsible citizens of our nation. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test and post-test levels of knowledge and attitude, to assess the effectiveness of Video-assisted teaching, to find out the association between post-test levels of knowledge and attitude, and to assess the correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding organ Donation. The research design used was a pre-experimental group pre-test and post-test design. The data collection tool was validated by General Physician and the four Nursing experts. Reliability was established by the test-retest method, r = 0.8 for the structured knowledge questionnaire and 0.87 for the attitude rating scale. The samples for the study were chosen by using the purposive sampling technique, and 40 samples were selected. Data was collected by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and an attitude rating scale. Data was collected for a period of one month. The data collected were edited, tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted manually. The obtained overall post-test Mean for knowledge was 24.37, SD 7.8, and for attitude Post-the test Mean was 23 SD 6.56. The obtained mean difference for knowledge was 17.62 and the attitude was 6 and the paired-test value for knowledge was 13.15 for knowledge and for attitude it was 4.47 significant at the level of P &lt;0.05. The demographic variables Residential area, Sources of information regarding organ donation, and the persons to whom you are willing to donate were associated with post-test scores on knowledge, and the demographic variables Sex, residential area, and persons whom you are willing to donate were associated with the post-test scores on attitude. Other demographic variables were not significant with the post-test scores on knowledge and attitude. The study's findings revealed that there was a significant difference in pre-test and post-test scores on the level of knowledge and attitude regarding organ donation and a significant association between the post-test level of knowledge and attitude with their selected demographic variables.

Effectiveness of VATP on knowledge level regarding Osteoporosis and its management: A Quasi Experimental Study

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of bone fracture. The rate of bone re absorption is greater than the bone turnover is altered. In osteoporosis the bone became progressively porous, brittle and fragile they fracture easily under stresses that would not break normal bone. Therefore, present study aims to assess the effectiveness of Video assisted teaching Program (VATP) on knowledge regarding osteoporosis and its prevention among menopausal women. Quasi experimental research design was selected to conduct the study.120 menopausal women were selected for this study by using purposive sampling technique. Result revealed that around 67%menopausal women in control group and 57% menopausal women in experimental group had inadequate knowledge score in pre-test. Whereas in post-test approximately 57% menopausal women in control group had inadequate knowledge score and none scored adequate knowledge score. While in experimental group 67% menopausal women scored adequate knowledge score in post-test. The Paired‘t’ test value for control group was 1.7 which was lower than table value and Paired‘t’ test value for experimental group was 10.11 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 regarding osteoporosis and its prevention among menopausal women in experimental group. There was no significant association found between the pre-test knowledge score regarding osteoporosis and its prevention among menopausal women with demographic variables in experimental group while in control group family history of osteoporosis was found in association with pre test knowledge score. Conclusion: Study concluded with strong need for proper health education in enhancing knowledge regarding osteoporosis and its prevention among menopausal women.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Hand Exercise in Prevention of AV Fistula Dysfunction among Hemodialysis Patient In Selected Hospital, Tumkur

Health is wealth; this phrase is very popular because happiness lies in the health of man. Good health helps to develop charm, grace, and happy mind. Kidneys are a pair of bean shaped organs located either side of the lower back just below the rib cage. Renal failure is the severe impairment or total lack of kidney function. Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) develops insidiously overtime and necessitates the initiation for long term survival.1 Dialysis is used to remove fluid and uremic waste products from the body when the kidneys are not able to do so. It is the best method to use arteriovenous fistula (AVF) as a vascular access. Compared to other vascular access such as venous catheter and a synthetic graft, arteriovenous fistula is most used method as it has fewer complications. Complications can occur even if we are careful, but are much less common if you take a few precautions. Hand exercise is essential to perform in prevention of AV fistula dysfunction. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Hand exercise among Hemodialysis patients in selected hospital, Tumkur.Methods: n evaluative approach with pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used with purposive sampling technique to select the sample (N=50). A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the Knowledge and STP was administered to find its effectiveness. The collected data was analyzed by using Descriptive statistics like mean, median and standard deviation, and inferential statistics like paired and independent‘t’ test was included to test the hypothesis and Chi-square test was included to test the association of knowledge scores with demographic variables.Results: The mean percentage of post-test knowledge score (79.09 %) was higher than the mean percentage of pre-test knowledge score (36.54%). The calculated’ value [t (49) = 21.01] is greater than the table value (0.05, 49df) = 1.96. It showed a significant difference between mean pre- and post- test knowledge scores. Calculated x2 values are showed no significant association between any of the variables with their post-test knowledge scores. Therefore, no significant association was found between these other variables and post-test knowledge level of Hemodialysis patients.&#x0D; Interpretation &amp; Conclusion: The findings of the study showed that there was a deficit in knowledge ofHemodialysis patients before administration of STP. The results indicated that the STP is effective in increasingthe knowledge of Hemodialysis patients on Hand exercise.

Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Breast Self-examination among BSc Nursing 2ndYear Students of MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura

Background: The goal of breast self-examinationfor women is to notice changes in the breast thatshould be broughttothe attentionof physiciansforfurtherevaluation. Theseincludebreast lumps, changes in breast shape, size, or contour, and colour of breast and nipple. Objectives: To assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge level regarding breast self-examination among BSc Nursing 2ndyear students of MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura, to compare pre-test and post-test knowledge scores regardingbreast self-examination among BSc Nursing 2ndyear students of MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura,and to determine the association of pre-test knowledge scores regarding breast self-examination among BSc Nursing 2ndyear students with selected demographical variables. Methodology: Pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used. The setting chosen for the present study was MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar, Kashmir. The current study included 50 BSc Nursing 2ndyear students selectedby purposive sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was used. Results: The pre-test showed that 62% of participants had moderate knowledge, 38% had inadequate knowledge, and none of the subjectshad adequate knowledge. The post-test revealed that 86% had adequate knowledge, 14% had moderate knowledge, and none of the study subjects had inadequate knowledge. Conclusion:Pre-test findings concluded that the studysubjectshadmoderateknowledgeregarding breast self-examination. So, there was a need to make them aware by educating them regarding breast self-examination.

EFFECTIVENESS OF NURSE LED INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ON SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS

Background: Hypertension is one of the major health problems and very essential part in research due to its high prevalence and being major risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases and other complications even death. Hypertensive patients need to be aware of various aspects of hypertension and its effective management (selfcare management). The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse led intervention on knowledge and Practice on self-care management among hypertensive patients in selected PHCs Puducherry, with the objectives of to assess the Pretest and posttest level of knowledge and Practice on self-care management among hypertensive patients in experimental and control group, to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse led intervention on self-care management among hypertensive patients in experimental group and compare with the control group and to associate the posttest level of knowledge and practice on self-care management among hypertensive patients with their selected demographic variables in experimental group.&#x0D; Methodology: For this work, a quantitative approach was employed in conjunction with a quasi-experimental pretest and posttest with control group design. The study was carried out at two designated PHCs in Puducherry (Thavalakuppam and lawspet). The purposive sampling technique was used to choose the sample size, which was 10 in the experimental group and 10 in the control group. Pretesting was carried out using a structured questionnaire and interview schedule in the experimental and control groups. While the control group's patients simply received regular hospital care, the experimental group received video-assisted teaching and a booklet. On the seventh day, both groups underwent a posttest using the same instrument. &#x0D; Results: The study results revealed that the post level of knowledge on self-care management, 90% of subjects are having adequate knowledge and 100% of subjects are having good Practice on self-care management in experimental group. Whereas in the control group post-test illustrated that the level of knowledge on self-care management, 80% of subjects are having inadequate knowledge and 100% of subjects are having moderate practice on self-care management.&#x0D; Conclusion: The study found that, when compared to the control group, a particular nurse-led intervention was beneficial in increasing knowledge and practise of self-care management among diabetic patients in the experimental group.

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among Nursing students

Poly cystic ovarian syndrome is one of the leading endocrine disorder among women. It affects one in 15 women in worldwide. The incidence of PCOS among adolescents is increasing significantly due to life style changes, endocrine diseases etc. The study aimed to evaluate the effectivess of structured teaching program on PCOS among Nursing students. A Pre experimental research design, one shot case method was adopted for this study. The sample size was 50 and the samples were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Self-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. The pretest result showed that out of 50, 2(4%) had adequate knowledge, 25(50%) had moderate knowledge and 46% had inadequate knowledge. A planned teaching program on PCOS was administered to B.Sc Nursing 1st Year students and was evaluated. The post test findings showed that 14 (28%) had adequate knowledge, 31(62%) had moderate knowledge and 5(10%) had inadequate knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. The t-test score was 5.66 (p&lt;0.05). The researcher found that there was significant association between the posttest level of knowledge regarding PCOS and selected demographic variables like Age, Religion, Diet and Area of Residence.