Post-test Study Design Research Articles

Food Waste in Schools: A Pre-/Post-test Study Design Examining the Impact of a Food Service Training Intervention to Reduce Food Waste.

This study aimed to assess change in school-based food waste after training and implementing the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement (SLM) strategies with school food service workers. This non-controlled trial was implemented in a random sample of 15 elementary and middle schools in a Community Eligibility Program school district in the Northeast, the United States. Baseline and post-intervention food waste measurements were collected at two different time points in each school (n = 9258 total trays measured). Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and regression analyses were used to assess SLM strategies’ impact on changes in percent food waste. The mean number of strategies schools implemented consistently was 7.40 ± 6.97 SD, with a range of 0 to 28 consistent strategies. Independent t-tests revealed that at post-test, there was a significant (p < 0.001) percent reduction (7.0%) in total student food waste and for each food component: fruit (13.6%), vegetable (7.1%), and milk (4.3%). Overall, a training session on food waste and the SLM strategies with school-based food service workers reduced school food waste. However, the extent of the training and SLM strategies to reduce food waste varied on the basis of the consistency and type of strategies implemented.

THE EFFECT OF NEUROLOGICAL MUSIC THERAPY ON ORAL INTAKE IN PRETERM CHILDREN

Preterm birth is associated with increased risk of neurological, cognitive, motor or sensory impairment and behavioral problems. Music therapy appears to promote neurobehavioral outcomes and can improve brain structure functions.The aim of the study presented in the article is to analyse a potential of a special music therapy technique to shorten time to achieve full oral intake in children born extremely preterm, to (28 weeks) with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). We used the mother's singing during breastfeeding, with the slow tempo (60 beats per minute) and a recurring pattern of stressed (strong) and unstressed (weak) syllables (each second was highlighted) to help preterm babies to organize coordination of sucking swallowing and breathing. This therapeutic approach is based on the theory and methods of neurological music therapy called Patterned Sensory Enhancement (PSE). A total of 40 children were included in this Oxford pretest - posttest study design. The experimental group used the PSE intervention technique (n = 20) was compared with the control group of children (n = 20) without the specific therapy.

Eight-week high-intensity interval training is associated with improved sleep quality and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with depressive disorders.

This study aimed to examine the effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on both sleep and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with depression. Using a single pre- and post-test study design with no control group, 82 patients diagnosed with depressive disorders underwent HIIT comprising a total of 24 15-min sessions, three times per week for 8weeks. Depressive symptoms, sleep quality, and cardiorespiratory fitness were evaluated using the Beck depression inventory-II, the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in the form of maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max), respectively. All 82 patients completed the intervention. HIIT training was associated with significant improvements in BDI-II score (diff = - 1.57 [95% CI - 2.40 to - 0.73], P = 0.001), PSQI score (diff = - 1.20 [95% CI - 2.10 to - 0.32], P = 0.008), and CPET VO2 max (diff = 0.95 [95% CI 0.62-1.28], P = 0.001). Effect size calculations revealed that the greatest improvement occurred in CPET VO2 max (Cohen's d = 0.64) and that improvements in the BDI-II and PSQI scores were somewhat smaller in magnitude (Cohen's d = - 0.41 and - 0.30, respectively). Sleep quality improvements were observed in sleep latency, habitual sleep efficiency, and the use of sleep-promoting medications (Cohen's d = 0.18, 0.19, and 0.25, respectively). Change in cardiorespiratory fitness successfully predicted change in sleep quality but not in depressive symptoms. Adverse effects were limited to minor injuries which did not interfere with completion of training. HIIT training delivered over 8weeks was associated with improvements in depression symptoms, sleep quality, and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with depressive disorders.

Electrolysis method to determine the amount of silver in occlusal and periapical films

Introduction: In diagnosing a disease in certain cases, the dentist also requires additional examinations such as radiographic examination. Many types of radiographs can help dentists in making diagnoses according to their indications, both intra-oral and extra-oral. The conventional X-ray photo technique requires a fixer solution as one of the stages in performing a process that serves to dissolve and inhibit the development of silver halide crystals in the emulsion process. Fixer solutions contain four components dissolved in water, namely the clearing agent, acidifier, preservative and hardener. The aim of the study was to determine the amount of silver contained in the fixer solution after fixing the occlusal film and periapical film using the electrolysis method. Method: was a laboratory experimental study, with a post-test study design. Results: showed that the occlusal film dissolved 6.0 grams while the periapical film dissolved 0.6 grams of silver in the fixer solution. Based on the results of the independent t test, p = 0,000 &lt;0,05 was obtained. Conclusion: of the study was that there was a significant difference in the amount of silver from the fixer after fixing the occlusal film and periapical film using the electrolysis method.

Knowledge, Intention, and Self-Efficacy Associated with Breastfeeding: Impact of These Factors on Breastfeeding during Postpartum Hospital Stays in Taiwanese Women.

Breastfeeding knowledge, intention, and self-efficacy affect breastfeeding rates during the postpartum period. Insufficient knowledge, lack of intention, and poor breastfeeding self-efficacy reduce the likelihood of breastfeeding postpartum. The purposes of this study were to (1) assess women’s intention to breastfeed and knowledge and self-efficacy regarding breastfeeding following childbirth, and to (2) identify the factors associated with postpartum breastfeeding during women’s hospital stays. This longitudinal study with a pretest and posttest design study recruited pregnant women from the gynecology and obstetrics outpatient departments and inpatient wards at a medical center in northern Taiwan. Demographic and obstetric characteristics were recorded, and participants were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, the Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form, and breastfeeding status postpartum. Of the 120 participants, 25% reported breastfeeding during the postpartum hospital stay. Postpartum breastfeeding was associated with lower levels of education and higher prenatal levels of breastfeeding intention. Establishing a breastfeeding-friendly environment in the family and workplace may effectively increase continued breastfeeding.

The effects of a social service project on personal growth and academic performance in secondary school students from low socioeconomic status

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a social service project for disadvantaged students through pretest–posttest study design and qualitative interviews. All students joining the service project were invited to participate in this study. Data on personal growth and academic performance (exam scores and class ranks) before and after joining the project were collected. Two focus group interviews were conducted to explore the strengths and limitations of the project. Paired t-test and generalized estimating equation model and content analysis were conducted to analyse quantitative and qualitative data, respectively. Results showed significant improvements in personal growth including self-esteem, academic performance, interpersonal relationship and personal goal setting (all p < 0.05); while exam scores and class ranks were not improved. ‘Being empathic’, ‘self-awareness’ and ‘interpersonal relationship’ emerged from the qualitative interviews as the strength of the project; short duration, lack of follow up and practical strategies in the service contents were concerned as limitations of the project. To conclude, this social service project was proven effective in empowering the personal growth of disadvantaged youth.

To Assess the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Lifestyle Modifications and Drug Regimen in Postoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Patients Attending OPD

Background:In patients suffering from coronary heart disease ( CHD) after coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG), non-adherence to dietary guidelines, exercise, and prescription medication regimens is a majorhealth care concern worldwide. Aim of the Study:To assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teachingon adherence to lifestyle modifications and drug regimen among postoperative coronary artery bypassgraft (CABG) patients attending the outpatient department. Objectives:1. Assess the knowledge regardinglifestyle modifications and drugregimen among post-operative CABG patients attending OPD.2. Evaluatethe effectiveness of video-assisted teaching on knowledge regarding lifestyle modifications and drugregimenamong post-operative CABG patients attending cardiac and medicine OPD.3. Associate post-test knowledgescore with selected demographic variables of CABG patients. Material and Methods: A hospital-basedinterventional study was used one group pre-test and post-test study design with a Quantitative researchapproach. This study was conducted among 100postoperative CABGattending outpatient departments ofthe age group from 55 years to 70 and above in Wardha city of Maharashtra state. The demographic datasuch asage, sex, educational status, monthly income, dietary pattern and duration after CABGalong with30 knowledge questionnaire regarding lifestyle modifications and drugregimen in postoperativecoronaryartery bypass graftwas obtained using a structured pre-tested questionnaire.Data collected were enteredinto the Microsoft Excel sheet. The statistical analysis was done using SPSS software. Frequencies andpercentages were presented for categorical variables. Result: The pre-test findings show that 0-20%had apoor level of knowledge,21-40%had average knowledge,41-60% had good knowledge,61-80 % had verygood knowledge. Aftervideo-assistedteaching the post-test scorewas26-50%had average knowledge,51-75%had good knowledgeand76-100 %had very good knowledge, thus it shows that after post-test the knowledgescore was increased, applied to find the efficacy of video-assisted teaching’t’ test was applied and’t’ valuewas calculated, The post-test score was considerably higher at 0.05 level than that of pretest score. Hence itindicates that video-assistedefficient teaching.Conclusion:In general, knowledge of lifestyle changes and drug regimen in post-operative patients(CABG) has been average in the pretest and after video-assisted knowledge of adherence to drug regimenand regulation of lifestyle factors like high fat, high cholesterol diet, obesity, smoking and lack of regularexercise has been increased and understanding of the disease dimension has therefore been generated.

READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION AMONG GRADE ONE PUPILS

This action research was conducted to investigate the effect of using explicit instruction in improving reading comprehension of Grade one pupils. . There are 45 participants in this study. Explicit Instruction is a teaching strategy that involves five specific procedures. This includes an introduction, modeling, guided practice, group practice, and independent practice which was used to improve reading comprehension. The study was conducted at Catalanacan Elementary School in the Division of the Science City of Munoz. The Philippines This study employed a true experimental design, specifically a two-group pretest, posttest study design. Results showed the pretest performance level of the participants was below standard. On the other hand, their performance level was meeting the standard. The test of the significant difference between the pretest and posttest of the respondents. It displays that a computed t-value of 20.13 is greater than the critical t - the value of 1.68. This means that there is a significant difference between the mean of the pretest and posttest of the respondents after the explicit instruction was used.

Capacity Building of Health Professionals on Genetics and Genomics Practice: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Distance Learning Training Course for Italian Physicians.

BackgroundThe rapid spread of personalized medicine requires professionals to manage the “omics revolution.” Therefore, the genetics/genomics literacy of healthcare professionals should be in line with the continuous advances in this field, in order to implement its potential implications for diagnosis, control and treatment of diseases. The present study investigates the effectiveness of a distance learning course on genetics and genomics targeted at medical doctors.MethodsIn the context of a project funded by the Italian Ministry of Health, we developed a distance learning course, entitled Genetics and Genomics practice. The course focused on genetic/genomics testing, pharmacogenetics and oncogenomics and was developed according to andragogical training methods (Problem-based Learning and Case-based Learning). We used a pre-test vs. post-test study design to assess knowledge improvement on a set of 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). We analyzed the proportion of correct answers for each question pre and post-test and the mean score difference stratified by gender, age, professional status and medical discipline. Moreover, the test was submitted to the participants 8 months after the conclusion of the course (follow-up), in order to assess the retained knowledge.ResultsThe course was completed by 1,637 Italian physicians, most of which were primary care physicians (20.8%), public health professionals (11.5%) and specialist pediatricians (10.6%). The proportion of correct answers increased in the post-test for all the MCQs. The overall mean score significantly increased, from 59.46 in the pre-test to 71.42 in the post-test (p < 0.0001). The comparison in test performance between follow-up and pre-test demonstrated an overall knowledge improvement.ConclusionGenomics literacy among healthcare professionals is essential to ensure optimal translation to healthcare delivery of research. The results of this course suggest that distance-learning training in genetic/genomics practice represents an effective method to improve physicians’ knowledge in the immediate and mid-term time scale. A preprint version of this paper is available at: https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-10083/v1.

Psychiatric-mental health education with integrated role-play and real-world contact can reduce the stigma of nursing students towards people with mental illness

Stigma and negative attitudes towards people with mental illness are frequently found among nursing students. Interventions targeting mental illness stigma are the critical elements in altering the status. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of the psychiatric-mental health education with role-play and real-world contact on stigma of nursing students towards people with mental illness in China. A single group pretest and posttest study design was adopted and total 373 students were recruited whilst 343 completed the course. We integrated the role-play and contact with patients in the routine psychiatric-mental health education. After the education was completed, the students' stigma towards people with mental illness were positively changed (pretest mean score of stigma: 53.77, posttest mean score of stigma: 49.01, 95% CI: 2.63–6.87) and their willingness to care for the people with mental illness was also significantly increased (pretest mean score of willingness: 5.45, posttest mean score of willingness: 7.38, 95% CI: −2.22–−1.65). The psychiatric-mental health education especially with integrated role-play and real-world contact is an effective way to reduce nursing students’ stigma and negative attitudes towards people with mental illness and increases their willingness to care for people with mental illness.

Effect of training sessions about Full Outline of Un-Responsiveness scale compared to Glasgow Coma Scale on nurses’ performance, perception and its reliability

Background: Assessing patients’ level of consciousness in intensive care units (ICUs) through Full Outline of Un-Responsiveness (FOUR) scale versus the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) requires critical care nurses’ (CCNs) knowledge and skills to detect deterioration of patients’ level of consciousness. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of implementing training sessions on critical care nurses’ performance and perception regarding FOUR scale compared to GCS and reliability of each one. Research hypotheses: Nurses who attend training sessions will show a significant improvement in performance of FOUR scale compared to GCS. Study design: A pretest posttest study design was used in this study. Method: The study was conducted at seven ICUs at Alexandria Main University Hospital including; Unit I, Unit II, Unit III, Medical, Respiratory, Neurosurgery, and Emergency anesthesia ICUs. Subject: A convenient sampling technique of all CCNs (100) and a purposive sample of adult critically ill patients equivalent to the number of nurses’ sample was used to recruit the participants from previously mentioned CCUs. Results: The implemented training sessions were significantly effective in increasing CCNs’ performance and positive perception of FOUR scale compared to GCS. There was overall higher inter-rater reliability regarding FOUR score than that of GCS score Cohen’s kappa (0.92 versus 0.81) and 83% of nurses agreed that FOUR scale is a preferred scale to assess the depth of coma. Conclusion: training sessions were significantly effective in increasing CCNs’ performance and positive perception regarding FOUR scale compared to GCS. Recommendation: Nursing administrators should provide continuous training sessions. Manual for procedures is advised to be distributed to all CCNs including all methods for assessing patients’ level of consciousness (LOC).

Overweight Handbook Increases Physical Activity of Students at Frater Junior High School, Kendari

Abstract. The prevalence of overweight in adolescence at junior high (SMP) school Frater was 14.1% (exceeded the standard of the nutritional problem for 10%), and thus requires innovation in form of a handbook to overcome the obesity problem. This study aimed to know the effect of the overweight handbook on the physical activity in adolescents at SMP Frater Kendari. This was a quantitative study (pre-experimental study) with a pre-test post-test study design that was done from 7 May-14 July 2018. The population of the study was all students with overweight status at SMP as many as 38 people and the samples were 32 students that were selected through a simple random sampling. The physical activity level was assessed using IPAQ for 4 times and analyzed using the Wilcoxon sign rank test. The results of the study showed that the average METs score of the activity level in pre-measurement was 280 METs per week and the post-measurement 669 METs per week. Meanwhile, the result of the paired t-test on physical activity showed p value (0.000)&lt;α (0.05). This present study concludes that there is an effect of the overweight handbook to the increase on physical activity level of the adolescents. It is suggested to the overweight student at SMP Frater to read the handbook regularly and increase their activity level by exercising at least 30 minutes for 2 -3 times per week and to the school party, to educate the student routinely about overweight using the handbook.

Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops implemented with rural Hispanic women

BackgroundIn the U.S., obesity disproportionately affects some racial/ethnic groups more than others; 42.5% of Hispanic adults are obese, compared to 32.6% of non-Hispanic whites (NHW). Research also shows that Mexican American women are 40% more likely to be overweight, as compared to NHW women. With high obesity rates among Hispanics, improving healthier lifestyle practices is an important step for reducing health disparities. The Eat Healthy, Be Active (EHBA) community workshops were developed to assist individuals in translating national nutrition and physical activity recommendations into action. Promotora-led EHBA workshops could be used to promote obesity-related health behavior lifestyle changes among Hispanics.MethodsHispanic women from rural communities in Washington state were recruited to participate in a six-week Promotora-led workshop series. This pilot study used a pre- and post-test study design to examine differences in healthy lifestyle knowledge and practices.ResultsA total of 49 Hispanic women participated in the workshops, of whom 45% were obese. Six-weeks after implementation of EHBA, women had improvements in healthy lifestyle practices, including an increase in nutrition label literacy, decrease in consumption of food eaten in restaurants, and an increase in the number of times a woman performed physical activity long enough to make them sweat.ConclusionThe findings from this pilot study indicate that delivering EHBA workshops through promotoras is a feasible culturally relevant approach to promoting healthier lifestyle practices among Hispanic women. Further, focusing on females, who do the food shopping and preparation in their homes, may help increase awareness among whole families.

Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Intravenous Therapy among Paediatric Nurses

Introduction: Peripheral intravenous therapy is one of the most frequently used therapeutic interventions in the acute care setting. Paediatric intravenous cannulation is a fundamental part of medication and practised in almost every health care setting. Intravenous therapy is used to treat a wide variety of paediatric conditions. Although most hospitalised children receive intravenous (i.v.) therapy daily, treatment extends beyond this population to Out Patient (OP) settings, long term care and home care for the infusion of fluids, blood products, and medications. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding intravenous therapy among paediatric nurses. Materials and Methods: The present pre-experimental, quantitative, non randomised, one group pre and post test design study was conducted in Paediatric Ward, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of ‘G’ block, Sri Ramachandra Hospital (SRH), Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India from 11th July 2016 to 20th August 2016. Self administered questionnaire and observational checklist was used to collect data about knowledge and practice respectively. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the 30 staff nurses working in the paediatric department with less than one year of experience. Results: The difference between the mean post-test knowledge score (M=16.20, SD=2.041) and pretest knowledge score (M=7.43, SD=2.254) of paediatric staff nurses was highly significant (p-value &lt;0.001) and the computed t-value was t=26.7. The difference between the mean post-test practice score (M=15.13, SD=2.063) and pretest mean practice score (M=10.70, SD=2.380) was also highly significant (p-value &lt;0.001) and the computed t-value was t=8.215. Conclusion: The present study shows that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of knowledge and practice between pretest and post-test after the planned teaching program intervention at the level of paediatric nurses (p&lt;0.001). So planned teaching program was effective on knowledge and practice regarding intravenous therapy among paediatric staff nurses.

EFFECTIVENESS OF A PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA AMONG STAFF NURSES WORKING IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN SRINAGAR

Background: When it comes to hospital-acquired illnesses, the most prevalent one to face is ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). 27 percent of all critically sick patients are infected with pneumonia, making it the second most frequent nosocomial infection. Onegroup pre-test and post-test study design was employed in the quantitative research technique. It was done in Krishna hospital in karad. Simple random sampling was used to choose 60 Intensive care unit staff nurses. Structured questionnaires were used to gather the data. An in-depth statistical analysis was performed on the collected data. Staff nurses' pre-test and post-test knowledge scores were 10.516 and 16.633, respectively, and the mean difference was 6.117, with a computed t value of 17.712 that is statistically significant at a level of 0.001 (p 0.001), indicating a statistically significant difference. It has been shown that the proposed educational programme is successful in improving the understanding of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

The Effects of Local Food-Based Enteral Nutrition to Improve Nutritional Status of Post-Stroke Patients.

Objective We used local-based enteral formula for post-stroke patients to see its effects on the nutritional status. Materials and Methods This is an experimental research with a pre- and post-test study design in post-stroke patients. Participants underwent clinical and laboratory examinations to assess their nutritional status before and after the enteral nutrition supplementation. The enteral formula preparation, containing arrowroot powder, cork fish, tempeh (fermented soybeans), nondairy creamer, and pumpkin, was performed in a nationally standardized Food Processing Technology Laboratory in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The enteral formula was given twice a day for 3 consecutive weeks in addition to the patients’ daily meal. Statistical Analysis Nutritional indices before and after enteral nutrition supplementation were analyzed using t-test . All statistical analyses were at 5% significance level. Results Of the 22 post-stroke patients, we used the cutoff point of National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale ≥3 and Barthel Index <90 to represent dependency. Our findings showed significantly reduced mid-upper arm circumference and increased body mass index in independent post-stroke patients after the enteral nutrition supplementation. The tendency of increasing total cholesterol level should be carefully watched in dependent post-stroke patients. Conclusion Local food-based enteral nutrition supplementation for 3 consecutive weeks in post-stroke patients may improve their nutritional status.

Effect of banana leaf bath on blood pressure, pulse rate, and its related variables in healthy individuals

Introduction: Sunbath (heliotherapy) is a popular treatment modality being used since ancient times in many parts of the world. Banana leaf bath (BLB), a type of sunbath, is commonly employed in the treatment of various diseases in India. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of BLB on blood pressure (BP) in healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: A single group pretest and posttest study design was adopted. Twenty (9 males, 11 females) healthy individuals aged 23.80 ± 3.93 years were recruited. All the subjects underwent a 30-min session of BLB. Assessments such as systolic-BP (SBP), diastolic-BP (DBP), and pulse rate (PR) were measured using an automatic BP monitor before and after the intervention, while pulse pressure (PP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), rate pressure product (RPP), and double product (Do-P) were derived using standard formula. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version-16. Results: Results of this study showed a significant increase in SBP, PP, and MAP with a significant reduction in PR and no significant difference in DBP, RPP, and Do-P in the posttest assessment compared with baseline assessment. However, subgroups (male group and female group) analysis showed the presence of a significant increase in RPP in male participants unlike in female participants. Conclusion: Results of this study suggest that 30 min of BLB might increases SBP, PP, and MAP and reduces PR with and without affecting cardiac workload in males and females, respectively.

Think-Pair-Share Technique for Improving Students' Writing at the Eleventh Grade

This research aimed to find out whether there is a significant difference in students’ writing achievement after the implementation of Think-Pair-Share technique and to know the students’ perception toward the implementation of the technique. One group pretest and posttest design and one-shot case study design were the approaches of this research. The instruments were writing tests and questionnaire. The result shows that there is a significant difference in students writing achievement on analytical exposition text after the implementation of Think-Pair-Share technique. The evidence can be seen from the result of analysis where the significant value is .000, the comparison between t-value and t-table (9.696&gt;2.034), and the mean of the score in pretest and posttest which increase 9.4 points. Furthermore, the results of the investigation on students’ perception were also found that the students had a positive perception since the gained percentage is 80,22%.

An Interactive Approach to Contraception Teaching Amongst Medical Undergraduates

Contraception is an essential requirement for most women in the reproductive age group. This paper describes an interactive learning programme called Advancing Contraception Teaching (ACT) intended to increase knowledge and better foster workforce readiness amongst medical graduates. It was evaluated by a single-arm pre and follow-up post-test study design and feedback analysis. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed that the median of differences between the pre-test knowledge and post-test knowledge scores was significantly different (p

Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Program on Prevention of Oral Cancer among Tobacco Chewers in Selected Village of Rupandehi, Nepal

INTRODUCTION&#x0D; Cancer is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Oral diseases and conditions share modifiable risk factors with the leading NCDs (Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes). This study was carried out to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of oral cancer and to find out the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program among tobacco chewers.&#x0D; MATERIAL AND METHODS&#x0D; A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design study was conducted to find the effectiveness of video assisted teaching for prevention of oral cancer among tobacco chewers in Dhakdahi village of Rohini rural municipality of Rupandehi District, Nepal. The total duration of the study was three months 5/5/2019 to 26/8/2019. The study samples tobacco chewers were selected by non-probability convenient sampling. Self-administered structured questionnaire was used for socio-demographic variables and video in local language for prevention of oral cancer was used as a intervention for the study group and collected data was used analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS software version 20.0&#x0D; RESULTS&#x0D; The findings of the study show that the mean score pre-test knowledge was 7.23 and standard deviation 1.801. After the intervention, the mean score of post-test knowledge was 9.96 and standard deviation 1.56. No significant association was found between socio -demographic variables and post-test knowledge level.&#x0D; CONCLUSION&#x0D; Based on the study findings the knowledge level on prevention of cancer is inadequate before intervention of video assisted teaching and after the video assisted teaching the knowledge on prevention was found to be improved. There was overall gain in the knowledge score teaching program following the video assisted teaching program.&#x0D;