Post-test Practice Research Articles

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among School Teachers of Selected Schools of Kheda District

Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical life-saving procedure performed on individuals who are unresponsive, not breathing normally, and lack a pulse. Its primary goal is to manually maintain brain function until more advanced medical interventions can be applied to restore blood circulation and breathing in cases of cardiac arrest. CPR involves combining rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) with chest compressions, typically at a depth of 5 centimeters and a rate of 100 compressions per minute. This method aims to artificially circulate blood to the heart and brain to delay tissue damage and provide a brief window for successful resuscitation without permanent brain injury. CPR is continued until circulation returns or until the person is declared deceased or emergency. The American Heart Association uses the acronym C-A-B to help remember the correct sequence for performing CPR. The first step, Compressions, involves pushing hard and fast on the person’s chest. This step is crucial for CPR. To perform compressions correctly, use your hands to push down firmly and quickly on the chest. Rescue breathing, which can be done via mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose if the mouth is injured or inaccessible, is also recommended. For better protection, using a bag-mask device with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter is advised for rescue breaths. Objective 1. To assess the knowledge before and after administration of video assisted teaching programme regarding knowledge on adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation among school teachers of selected schools of Kheda district. 2. To assess the practice before and after administration of video assisted teaching programme regarding knowledge on adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation among school teachers of selected schools of Kheda district. 3. To find out the associtation of pre-test knowledge and practice score of school teacher on adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with their selected demographic variable. 4. To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation among school teachers of selected schools of Kheda district. 5. To evaluate the practice regarding adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation after administration of video assisted teaching programme among school teachers of selected schools of Kheda district. Methodology: The quasi experimental research design is used for this study. The study was conducted on 60 school teachers from selected schools of Kheda district by non-randomize sampling technique. A knowledge questionnaire tool and practice checklist was used for data collection. Results: In this study total 60 samples in result experimental pretest knowledge score inadequate 18 (60%), moderate 12 (40%), and adequate 0 (0%) and posttest knowledge score is good 8(26.5%), adequate 22(73.3%) inadequate 0 (0%). Pretest practice score poor 5(16.7%), average 25 (83.3%) and good 0 (0%). Posttest practice score average 13(43.3%), good 17(56.7%) and poor 0(0%). Control group pretest knowledge score inadequate 29(96.7%), moderate 3(3.3%), & posttest knowledge score 26(86.7%), moderate 3(10%), adequate 22(73.3%). Pretest practice score good 8(26.7%), average 22(73.3%) and posttest practice score poor 3(10%), average 25(83.3%), good 2 (6.7%). Conclusion: The result of present study to show that video assisted teaching programme on adult CPR has positive impact, school teachers have good knowledge and poor practice. the study highlights the disparity between knowledge and practice regarding adult CPR among school teachers. Although the majority adequate knowledge and poor practice. This emphasizes the need for targeted educational interventions to improve understanding toward adult CPR.

Impact of Integrated Training Program on Behavioural Outcome of Adolescents regarding Lifestyle Pattern from selected schools of Mysuru City

Background: Adolescents are independent and they build new relationships, create social skills and learn new habits and practices that they can carry with them for rest of their lives. Adolescent health and wellbeing are influenced by school environment and they must be provided special consideration and emphasis because of their health conditions and needs. A positive lifestyle can bring health and happiness, while a negative life-style can lead to illness and depression. A lifestyle has different components which includes: nutrition, physical activity, sleep pattern, healthy habits, hygienic practices, safety and health awareness, and these components contribute to an individual`s health. Health requires the promotion of healthy lifestyle. Health risk behaviours such as smoking, alcohol abuse, unhealthy dietary patterns, sedentary habits, and unsafe and aggressive behaviours have been found to have an important influence on morbidity and mortality. Health risk behaviours, which develop over time, can also contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle. Adolescent population and health of adolescents is a very special issue and is focus of attention globally for various reasons. An essential component in the prevention and management of diseases is the adoption of a healthy lifestyle that would include the promotion of non-smoking, eating a healthy balanced diet, and actively engaging in organized physical activities Methods: The main objective of the study was to determine the impact of integrated training program on behavioural outcome of adolescents regarding lifestyle pattern. The research design selected for this study was Pre-experimental - One group pre test post-test design. 500 adolescents were selected from selected schools of Mysuru through convenience sampling technique. Socio demographic Proforma was used to assess the selected socio demographic variables of adolescents. Structured knowledge questionnaire, self administered attitude scale and adolescent lifestyle practice scale was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of adolescents regarding lifestyle pattern. Results: The results of the study revealed that Knowledge, attitude and practice of adolescents were improved after implementation of Integrated Training Program. There was significant difference between pretest and post test knowledge, pre-test and post test attitude, pre-test and post test practice score after the Integrated training program Conclusion: The study concluded that integrated training program is effective in enhancing the knowledge, attitude and practice of adolescents regarding lifestyle pattern

Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention on Prevention of health problems due to Internet addiction among students of selected college of New Delhi

Internet Addiction (IA) has been recognized as a global concern that can lead to sedentary lifestyles and a decline in physical fitness. Digital eye strain, pain in the upper body parts, obesity, insomnia, anxiety, and depression are health problems commonly reported among internet users. There is more requirement for internet use among students owing to their educational or research needs. There is an urgent need to sensitize students about the health hazards due to IA and ways to prevent them. Thecurrent studyevaluates the effectiveness of educational intervention on the prevention of health problems due to internet addiction and to find out the association of post-test knowledge and practice score with selected demographic variables Quantitative Experimental research with one group Pre-test, and Post-test design was conducted at PGDAV College, New Delhi among 54 college students using total enumeration sampling. The t-value (18.39) and (14.76) between pre-test and post-test knowledge and practice scores were statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance. In the current study, the educational intervention was effective in enhancing the knowledge and practice expressed on the prevention of health problems due to internet addiction. A significant association was found between post-test knowledge scores and the academic year. However, no significant association was found between post-test practice scores and selected variables.

Effectiveness of an Educational Package on Prevention and Management of Psychological Issues Related to COVID 19

On January 30, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 outbreak a global health emergency. Psychosocial and mental health problems arising in the aftermath of the outbreak of COVID-19 are an issue, especially for healthcare workers. Knowledge of the prevention and management of Psychological Issues related to COVID-19 is an important aspect. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test, post-test design to assess and evaluate the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers before and after the administration of an educational package on the prevention and management of psychological issues related to the COVID-19 Pandemic in selected Govt. Dispensary Delhi. A sample of 100 ASHA workers who provided health services during the COVID-19 Pandemic was selected by purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and a structured practice rating scale were administered to assess the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers regarding the prevention and management of Psychological issues related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Educational package was found to be effective in enhancing both the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers with the “t” value of 14.67 and 9.42 respectively at 0.05 level of significance. There was a positive correlation (r=0.225) between the post-test knowledge and post-test practice score of ASHA workers on the prevention and management of COVID-19. The practice was found to be significantly associated with age and education. The study findings reveal that the Educational package was effective in enhancing both the knowledge and practice of ASHA workers.

A Study to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures in labour room among fourth year BSc(N) students in selected Nursing Colleges of Tumkur

Background: Pregnancy, delivery is a normal physiological process. Most of the time the women achieve normal pregnancy outcome without any complication. But too many mothers and children in the world are dying and suffering from the effects ill health, poor nutrition and inadequate health care. The Puerperal sepsis is the second leading cause for maternal mortality i.e. 15% of maternal death due to sepsis. Today’s student Nurses are Tomorrow staff nurses. Nurses being the backbone of health care services at all levels play vital role in achieving this goal. Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures in labour room among fourth year BSc(N) students. Methodology: A Pre-experimental design was chosen for the study and conducted at selected Nursing colleges. The sample consisted of 60 students. The convenience sampling technique was used to select the samples. The pre test assessment of knowledge and practice were done using a Structured knowledge questionnaire and Observational checklist respectively. The structured teaching programme was administered to fourth year B.Sc Nursing students on Infection control measures in labour and the practice of Infection control measures were demonstrated to them. The Post test was conducted after a week. Result: The comparison of pre test and post test level of knowledge and practice revealed a calculated paired t value of 13.285 and 14.281 respectively which was found to be statistically highly significant at p<0.01. The post test knowledge and practice correlation value was 0.82 the value was more than table value, which shows that there is high correlation between knowledge and practice. It was highly significant at p<0.000 value. A statistically significant level of association was identified between the source of information and knowledge level of fourth year B.Sc Nursing students. Conclusion: The study was concluded that structured teaching programme on infection control measures in labour room was an effective method to improve the knowledge and practice level of student nurses on the significance of decreasing maternal mortality and morbidity.

Effect of Video-assisted Teaching on Knowledge and Practice of Preterm Care Bundle amongst Mothers of Preterm Babies

Abstract Background: Preterm is defined as all births before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation. The complications of preterm birth are the largest direct cause of neonatal deaths, responsible for 35% of the world’s 3.1 million deaths per year. Aims: The aims of the study were to assess the effect of video-assisted teaching on knowledge and practice of preterm care bundle amongst mothers of preterm babies. Methods: Pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test design with purposive sampling was used to collect data from 30 samples admitted in level I neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital in Kerala. The pre-test was done using a structured knowledge questionnaire and observational practice checklist, followed by video-assisted teaching on the preterm care bundle and reinforced with a demonstration of skills. Post-test was done on the 5th day. Results: In the pre-test, 21 (70%) of the samples had inadequate knowledge and 17 (56.67%) had inadequate practice, while in post-test, 29 (96.67%) had adequate knowledge and 30 (100%) had adequate practice on preterm care bundle. The calculated paired t-test value on pre- and post-test knowledge score was 29.24 and calculated paired t-test value on pre- and post-test practice score was 56.63, which was higher than the table value (t29 = 2.04, P < 0.05). There was a significant positive correlation (r = 0.771, P < 0.001) between knowledge and practice of preterm care bundle. There was a significant association (P < 0.05) between pre-test level of knowledge on preterm care bundle with selected socio-demographic and clinical data variables such as area of residence and a highly significant association (P < 0.001) between pre-test level of knowledge on preterm care bundle with parity. There was a significant association (P < 0.05) between pre-test level of practice on preterm care bundle with selected socio-demographic and clinical data variables such as education, area of residence and a highly significant association (P < 0.001) between pre-test level of practice on preterm care bundle with parity. During the study, an investigator found that video-assisted teaching was effective in improving knowledge and practice of preterm care bundle amongst mothers of preterm babies. Conclusion: Therefore, video-assisted teaching is an effective method for improving the knowledge and practice amongst mothers of preterm babies as a supportive measure in the NICUs.

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Oral Hygiene Among Preschool Children at a Selected Primary School in Vellore

Background and objective Dental caries is one of the most common health problems affecting children. Dental exam is recommended in the school health program at least once a year. Nurses take part in teaching parents kids and teachers about oral hygiene. However it has never been demonstrated that sloppy teeth brushing can stop dental cavities. The effectiveness of plaque removal depends on the type of toothbrush used. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice regarding oral hygiene among preschool children pre and post intervention of a video-assisted program regarding oral hygiene.Methodology A quantitative research approach was adopted for this study. Quasi-experimental design was used in the study to assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding oral hygiene among preschool children at a selected school in Vellore. The study was conducted including 60 pre-school children from pre-K.G L.K.G U.K.G children from Susanrsquos kinder garden school Vellore. The researcher selected subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria using random sampling. The subjects were interviewed using a semi structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge and an observational checklist to assess the practice regarding oral hygiene and Fones brushing technique. Post test was conducted after one week.Results In the experimental group the mean pre-test score was 7.3 with a standard deviation of 2.8 while the mean post-test score was 15.7 with a standard deviation of 2.12 in the experimental group. The average disparity was 8.4. At the 0.05 level the obtained t value of 14.8 was highly significant. The estimated t value was the same as the mean pretest practice score of 3.4 with SD 1.4 and the post-test practice score of 8.3 with SD 2.9 the calculated t value was 17.5 which was highly significant at p lt0.05 level. There was a significant difference between the mean pre-and post-test levels of knowledge and practice among preschool children in the experimental group. Thus the video assisted teaching program was effective in improving the levels of knowledge and practice among preschool children in the experimental group.Conclusion The brushing methods used were least efficient according to this study. Training in oral hygiene should be based on a childs motor skill level and developmental stage. It is crucial to consider variations in tooth-brushing abilities especially in younger children. Each child needs intense customized training to achieve the techniques desired effects.

A Study to assess the effect of Structured Teaching Programme on the level of knowledge and practice on administration of Insulin among Diabetic patients and their caregivers admitted in Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur

A study to assess the effect of structured teaching program on the level of knowledge and practice on administration of insulin among diabetic patients and their care givers in selected wards of JMMC&RI, Thrissur. Objectives: to assess the level of knowledge and practice on administration of insulin among diabetic patients and their care givers before and after intervention, to compare the level of knowledge and practice on administration of insulin among diabetic patients and their caregivers before and after intervention and to associate the pre-test level of knowledge and practice in administration of insulin among diabetes patients and their care givers with selected socio demographic and clinical data variables. Methodology: The study was conducted among 30 diabetes patients on insulin therapy using pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design. Samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool used for the study had 3 sections: Section A - Socio demographic and clinical data variables where the items include age, gender, marital status, educational status, occupation, monthly income, family history of diabetes mellitus, duration of illness, duration of insulin treatment, person administering insulin, any prior teachings on insulin administration and its source; Section B - Structured knowledge questionnaire; Section C - Structured practice checklist. Result: On data analysis it reveals that 14(46.7%) belongs to the age group of 61-80 years, 19(63.3%) are male, 29(96.7%) are married, 11(36.7%) have high school education, 18(60%) were unemployed‚ 14(46.7%) samples have family history of diabetes mellitus, 13(43.3%) have diabetes for less than 5 years and 4(13.3%) have duration of 11-15 years, 13(43.3%) take insulin for less than 1 year, 14(46.7%) administered insulin by themselves, 23(76.7%) had prior knowledge on insulin administration. The mean post-test knowledge score (19.46) of diabetic patients was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (10.2). The computed ‘t’ value (-19.631 ) showed a significant difference between the pre- test and posttest knowledge scores. The mean post-test practice score (19.60) of 30 diabetic patients was found to be significantly higher than their pre-test practice scores. There was a statistically significant relationship between the knowledge and practice level after structured teaching program (P<0.001). There was no significant association between knowledge and practice with selected socio demographic and clinical data variables. The teaching program was accepted by all subjects and showed their interest to learn the administration of insulin.

Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Impact of Awareness Program on Practice Regarding Bio-Medical Waste Management among Staff Nurses at Selected Hospital Kashmir

The aim of this study is to provide adequate awareness on practice among staff nurses regarding bio-medical waste management. Biomedical Wastes are those potential hazardous materials, consisting of solids, liquids, articles, sharps, and laboratory waste which pose a grave danger to the health of humans as well as other living organisms and in some cases, it may be lethal too. It is extremely important that the waste must be properly managed and disposed of safely so as to prevent outbreak of infections to general public and in health care settings in a society. According to the Ministry of Environment and Forests gross generation of biomedical waste in India is 4, 05,702 kg/day of which only 2, 91,983 kg/day is disposed, which means that almost 28% of the wastes is left untreated. The medical personals are more to get infection if not properly categorized and managed. Therefore, On the basis of these views a study was conducted to assess the impact of awareness program on practice regarding bio -medical waste management among staff nurses at selected hospital of Kashmir. For which 50 subjects were selected by purposive sampling technique. After data collection observational checklist was used to assess the practice 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 practice level score (15.80), standard deviation 1.979, was significantly higher than mean pretest practice level score 13.96, standard deviation 3.319 among study subjects which indicated that observational checklist was highly effective in enhancing the practice among staff nurses at mean difference 1.84. The study also concluded that there were statistically no significant association between demographic variables (p=0.000) of staff nurses with their pre-test practice scores at 0.05 level of significance

Effectiveness of Conventional Teaching (CT) and Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) on Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation in Terms of Knowledge and Practice among Nursing Students

Introduction: Birth of a child is a special moment of joy for the parents but the first few minutes after birth are full of concern and rapid physiological adaptation. Most babies go through the transition successfully as a matter of routine, however, 10% of babies who do not start breathing immediately and need special care to initiate breathing. Aims & Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and practices among nursing students. The conceptual framework of the study was based on CIPP (context, input, process and product) model by Stufflebeam. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: The research approach adopted for the study was quasi-experimental and design was non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The study was at College and Institute of Nursing, Ambala, Haryana. A total of 64 BSc third year nursing students who were in the age group of 19-24 years selected by simple random technique and conveniently assigned into CT (n=32) and VAT (n=32) group. The tool used for the study consisted of structured performa regarding sample characteristics, structured questionnaire and structured observational checklist to assess the knowledge and practices of students. Data collection was done in January 2017. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Findings: The major findings revealed that within the groups the post test scores were significantly higher than the pre-test scores in both the groups whereas, in comparison, the mean post-test knowledge score of CT group (21.50±3.09) was nearly equal to the mean post-test score of VAT group (21.16±4.07) and mean post-test practice score of CT group (32.47±5.14) was slightly higher than the mean post-test score of VAT group (29.61±6.46) but computed ‘t’ value of mean post-test knowledge and practice score of both CT and VAT group (0.38, 1.90) were found to be statistically non-significant at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion & Significance: Both CT and VAT were found to be equally effective in improving knowledge and practices of nursing students regarding neonatal ET intubation. So, VAT can be combined with CT to enhance better learning and skill development of nursing students. Keywords: Conventional Teaching, Video Assisted Teaching, Neonate, Endotracheal Intubation, Knowledge, Practice.

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SKILL BASED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDER ON SELECTED EMERGENCIES IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS OF SELECTED DISTRICT OF HARYANA.

Introduction: In most of the developing countries, there is no formal system to provide pre-hospital care in the eld. In country like India, Emergency Medical Services are fragmented and not accessible throughout the country. In India, it is found that the injured victim usually is rescued by a Good Samaritan passer-by and are transported to medical care facilities by law enforcement personnel, especially in violent situations, private or public vehicles, motorcycles, wheelbarrows or other means. Materials And Methods: A single-arm before-after intervention study was conducted after ethical clearance, in Chhotu Ram College of Education, Rohtak, Haryana, to assess the effectiveness of skill based training program for rst responder on selected emergencies in terms of knowledge and practice of fty college students who were selected by simple random sampling method, by using structured knowledge questionnaire and structured observation checklist. The mean post-test knowledge score (29.4), and mean post-test practice score (23.2)Results: was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge and pre-test practice score respectively. The mean difference was tested at 0.01 level of signicance for both knowledge and practice scores. There was a signicant positive correlation between post-test knowledge and practice scores, with a “r” value (0.67) which was statistically signicant at 0.01 level of signicance. Findings revealed that the skill based training program was found to be effective in improving knowledge and practice of college students as rst responder on selected emergencies. The study concludedConclusion: that skill based training program for rst responder on selected emergencies was effective and able to improve the knowledge and practice of college students about rst responder. So, in India, where there is no emergency medical system existing, such training programs can enhance and build informal emergency task force.

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 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 < 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 sensitization programme

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. It affects the lungs and other organs. The disease is spread through the air when people who are sick with pulmonary TB expel the bacteria. Most productive age group is affected by tuberculosis. In India, 70% of all patients are aged between 15 and 54 years and 2/3 rd of male are affected with tuberculosis. The first effective pharmacological therapies were discovered. For drug-susceptible TB illness, a 6-month regimen of four first-line medicines is presently recommended: isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. AIM- Effectiveness of Sensitization Programme: infection prevention and control among patient with tuberculosis. Methodology- A Quantitative Quasi experimental research approach was used for the study. Tuberculosis patient registered with dots Centre in Rohilkhand medical college & Hospital(Experimental group) Bareilly District and Varun arjun Medical college & Rohilkhand Hospital (Control Group) Banthara, Shahjahanpur district. The level of knowledge was assessed using structured knowledge questionnaire and practice was observed by practice checklist. The pre test was conducted, Intervention was implemented and post test knowledge, practice and Attitude were assessed for the experimental group.

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.

A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module versus Demonstration Method of Teaching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among Nursing Students

A study was carried out with the primary aim to compare the effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (hereafter referred as SIM) and Demonstration method of teaching on Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (hereafter referred as CPR). The other objectives were to assess the knowledge and practice of nursing students after administration of SIM on CPR and to assess the knowledge and practice of nursing students after administration of demonstration method of teaching on CPR. The study used quasi experimental approach with posttest only design and was conducted in selected Nursing Colleges in Ahmedabad, Gujarat state. 30 samples from one Nursing College were selected in the demonstration group and 30 samples from another Nursing College were selected in the SIM group with simple random sampling technique. In view of the nature of the problem and the accomplishment of the objective, a demonstration plan on CPR and a SIM on CPR was planned and prepared respectively. The assessment of the knowledge was done with the help of structured knowledge questionnaire and an observational checklist was developed to assess the practice of the students. Both the tools were reliable and were validated by the experts. The mean posttest knowledge score and practice score of demonstration group were 27.43 and 13.4 respectively while for SIM group they were 21.6 and 8.83 respectively. Comparison of the posttest knowledge and practice scores between demonstration and SIM groups were tested using unpaired ‘t’ test and it was found significant at 0.05 level. It was revealed that demonstration is more effective method of teaching CPR as compared to that of SIM.

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.

AYUSHMAN BHARAT - PMJAY

A pre-experimental study to assess effectiveness of folk media on the knowledge and perception regarding Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY among selected population of U.P. was conducted with the objective to assess the effectiveness of folk media on the knowledge and perception regarding Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY among selected population of U.P. Pre experimental research design was adopted and non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample. A structured questionnaire of 25 questions and perception likert scale of 10 items was prepared to assess the knowledge and perception of population regarding Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY. A structured knowledge questionnaire and structured perception scale on Ayushman Bharat -PMJAY (pre-test) was administered to the group, followed by administration of folk media on the Day-1. Then on Day-7, post-test was conducted. Data obtained were analyzed and interpreted by using both descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequency, percentages, mean, and S.D. score. Findings showed that: majority of population i.e. 47 (78.33%) were having good knowledge whereas 12 of these samples (20%) were having excellent knowledge and 1 of these samples were having poor knowledge. It was evident from the results that the mean post-test knowledge and practice score were more than mean pre-test scores. Findings showed that folk media was effective to gain knowledge and favorable perception regarding Ayushman Bharat -PMJAY. majority of samples i.e. 48 (40%) were having favorable perception and only 12(60%) samples were having neutral perception. The calculated Z value (2.10) for knowledge and the calculated Z value (4.06) for perception is greater than the tabulated Z value (1.645) at 0.05 level of significance at (df =59) which concluded that the Folk Media was effective in improving the knowledge and perception towards Ayushman Bharat -PMJAY among selected population of U.P.Chi square test was done showed that there was significant association between the mean post-test knowledge score with selected demographic variables. It was also showed that there was a significant association between the mean post-test perception score with selected demographic variables. The Karl Pearson coefficient of correlation was computed (r = 0.19) which indicate no relationship between the knowledge post-test scores and perception post-test scores regarding Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY among selected population of U.P.

A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Instructional Teaching Programme on Level of Knowledge and Practices of Prevention of Pneumonia among Mothers of under Five Children in Selected Villages, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

Back ground: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effects of instructional teaching programme (ITP) on knowledge and practices of mothers regarding prevention of pneumonia in children, Pooncherry, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.Objectives of the study were to assess the effectiveness of ITP on prevention of pneumonia on level of knowledge and practices among mothers of under five children.
 Materials and Methods: Non probability purposive technique was adopted for this study. Samples who met inclusion criteria were participated in the study. Self-structured interview schedule for knowledge and structured rating scale for practices were used to collect the data.
 Results: The study results shows that in the pre test 15.13 % of the mothers had adequate knowledge, 24.34 % of the mothers were had moderately adequate knowledge and 60.53 % of the mothers had inadequate knowledge and and in post test 63.17% of mothers were had adequate knowledge, 28.94% of the mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and very few (8.55% ) mothers had inadequate knowledge. Pre test practices score shows that 63.82 % of the mothers had less desirable practice, 22.37% of the mothers had moderate desirable practices and 13.81% were had highly desirable practices whereas in the post test 63.82% of them had highly desirable practice, 23.03% of them had moderate desirable practices and 13.16% of them had less desirable practices. The mean pretest knowledge score was 5.45 ± 1.47 and the mean posttest knowledge score was 8.49 ± 0.71 and the t value was 15.17, it shows that statistically there was an improvement in the post test knowledge score. The mean pretest practice score was 22.38 ± 2.76, the mean posttest practice score was 43.64 ±1.97 and the t value was 13.35, it shows that statistically there was a significant improvement in the post test practice score. The instructional teaching programme on prevention of pneumonia was statistically effective in promoting the knowledge and desirable practices among mothers.

Health Promotional Life Style Intervention on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Prevention of Co-Morbid Conditions and Complications of Chronic Renal Failure among Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis is the most frequent treatment method for CRF. However, it has been argued that anumber of restrictions and modifications accompany this treatment, which have a detrimental impacton the quality of patient’s life and affect individuals’ physical and psychological well-being. Objectiveof the study was to assess health promotional life style modification regarding prevention of comorbidcondition and complications of chronic renal failure among hemodialysis patient. A QuantitativeResearch approach and Quasi experimental research design (Nonequivalent control group pretest postDesign) was used for the present study. The sample consisted of 200 chronic renal failure patientsundergoing hemodialysis were selected by convenient non probability sampling technique. ResultsThe finding of the study revealed that in experimental group, pretest Knowledge mean score of thesamples had 20.26 and in posttest knowledge mean score had 33.93 so the difference is 13.67, thisdifference was large and it is statistically significant. Whereas in control group, pretest, this differencewas small and it was statistically not significant. In experimental group, mean pretest Practice scoreof the samples showed statistically significant. In experimental group 16.28% improvement in QOLscore after intervention and in control group improvement score is 0.35%. This difference showed theeffectiveness of the study. Considering correlation between experimental group posttest knowledgescore and posttest practice score was (r=0.44 P≤01), correlation between experimental group posttestknowledge score and posttest QOL score was (r=0.45 P≤01) and correlation between posttest practicescore and QOL score was (r=0.52 P≤01). It showed moderate positive correlation among them. Theresult of the present study suggest that health promotional life style modification is necessary to reducecomplications and co morbidities which is occur due to CRF and enhance quality of life of chronicpatients.