Pre-test Knowledge Level Research Articles

Effect of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Preconception Care among Reproductive women under Mukalmua Block PHC, Nalbari district, Assam

Background: Preconception care is a set of interventions that aim to identify and modify biomedical, behavioral, and social risks to a woman’s health or pregnancy outcome through prevention and management. The main goal of preconception care is to provide health promotion, screening and interventions for women of reproductive age to reduce the risk factor that might affect future pregnancies. Methodology: The research approach used for the study was quantitative evaluative research approach. The conceptual framework for the study was based on ‘General Systems Theory’ developed by Ludwig von Bertalanffy and modified by JW Kenny. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test research design was used to evaluate the knowledge regarding preconception care among reproductive women. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select 60 reproductive women. Structured interview schedule was used to evaluate the knowledge regarding preconception care among reproductive women. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the study data. Result: Findings revealed that out of 60 reproductive women; in the pre-test, majority 39(65%) of the participants had moderately adequate knowledge; 16(26.7%) of the participants had inadequate knowledge and only 5(8.3%) of the participants had adequate knowledge whereas in post-test, majority 53(88.3%) of the participants had adequate knowledge, only 7 (11.7%) had moderately adequate knowledge and none of them had inadequate knowledge regarding preconception care. The mean posttest knowledge scores 18.40 was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 8.37 with mean difference 10.03 and 't' value 26.69 for df 59 at p< 0.05 level of significance. Socio-demographic variables such as educational status and use of contraceptive methods were found to be statistically significant at p<0.05 with pre-test level of knowledge regarding preconception care among reproductive women.

A PRE- EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLWEDGE REGARDING PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND ITS COPING STRATEGIES AMONG FIRST YEAR NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED COLLEGE OF NURSING, DELHI

A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding Premenstrual Syndrome and its coping strategies among first year nursing students in a selected college of Nursing, Delhi. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test knowledge of first year nursing students regarding Premenstrual Syndrome and its coping strategies, to develop and administer Structured Teaching Programme regarding Premenstrual syndrome and its coping strategies among first year nursingstudents,toassessthepost-testknowledgeoffirstyearnursingstudentsregardingPre-menstrualSyndromeanditscopingstrategiesandtodeterminetheassociationofpre- test knowledge of first year nursing students regarding Premenstrual Syndrome and its coping strategies with socio demographic variables. Conceptual framework for this study was Imogene Kings model. Prior to the data collection, a pilot study was conducted and written permission was taken from the samples. The final study was conducted from 30/05/2022 to 04/06/2022. A total of 46 GNM Ist year nursing students were selected for the study using convenient sampling technique. The data analysis was done using descriptiveandinferentialstatistics.Thepre-teststudyresult showsthatoutof46nursing students, only 6.52% had good knowledge, 86.95% had average knowledge, 6.52% had poor knowledge regarding Premenstrual Syndrome and its coping strategies. However, after the administration of the Structured Teaching Programme, the post-test knowledge presented that 45.65% had good knowledge, 52.17% had average knowledge, and only 2.17% had poor knowledge regarding Premenstrual Syndrome and its coping strategies. There was no significant association foundbetween the pre-test knowledge level of first yearnursingstudentsandtheselecteddemographicvariablesatp<0.05levelof significance. The calculated t value (0.66) was less than the table value (2.00) at p<0.05Levelofsignificance.Hencethestudyresultsconcludedthestructuredteachingprogrammewas effective in increasingthe knowledge of the first year nursing students regardingPremenstrual Syndrome and its coping strategies.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Knowledge regarding Self Care Practices among Adult Asthmatics in selected hospital at Ahmedabad

Bronchial asthma remains a most common human and economic burden, despite recent challenge in detecting the optimal management of asthma and renewed efforts from guidelines developers to help physicians integrate the recommendations in to current care. More than 300 million persons all over the world are affected by bronchial asthma, with mortality about 250,000 annually. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding self care practices among adult asthmatics. b) To evaluate the effectiveness of educational intervention on knowledge regarding self care practices among adult asthmatics. c) To find out the association between selected demographic variables and Pre test level of knowledge regarding self care practices among adult asthmatics. The research approach selected for the study was quantitative research approach and pre-experimental research – one group pre-test post-test design. The study was conducted at selected hospital at Ahmadabad. Total 30 samples were selected from patients attending OPD & admitted in wards. Patients who are willing to participate in the study. Patients who are present at the time of data collection. Age of patient between 20-60 years. A formal prior permission was obtained from the Hospital, at Ahmadabad. The study was conducted for a period of a week 30 samples were selected based on the criteria for sample selection. The collected data were analyzed by using inferential statistical method. t- test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of A. Findings related to demographic variables of the study.1. The majority of 18(60%) sample’s age is between 50-60years. The majority of 21 (70%) the sample’s sex were male. The majority of 14 (47%) the sample’s education status is secondary. The majority of 21 (70%) samples are belongs from middle class. The majority of 23(90%) samples are not having past surgical history. The majority of 24(80 %) samples are having no family history. The majority of 23(76%) samples are having no previous hospitalization. significant p<0.05 level. Hence their findings of the study revealed that the Structured Teaching Programme was effective in knowledge regarding adult asthmatics

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Prevention of Female Feticide among Eligible couples

Today, a women is very uncertain about her very existence. She is always unsure about her life because she is always at a risk of being crushed at any moment. No place is safe for women, not even in their mother's wombs. In India the status of girl child reflect serious gender based differences, inequalities and discrimination. The purpose of this research was to give a planned teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of female feticide among eligible couples1 Objectives are to assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding female feticide among eligible couple, to assess the post-test level of knowledge regarding prevention of female feticide among eligible couples, to assess the post-test level of knowledge regarding prevention of female feticide among eligible couples, to find out the effectiveness of planned teaching program me on prevention of female feticide among eligible couple and to associate the post-test level of knowledge regarding prevention of female feticide among eligible couple with their related demographic variables. Quasi experimental research design is used to assess the level of knowledge among eligible couples. The findings were that the assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of female feticide among eligible couples revealed that to pre-test level of knowledge reveals that among thirty samples 12(40%) eligible couples had inadequate knowledge, 18(60%) had moderate knowledge, 0(0%) had adequate knowledge with regard to post test level of knowledge revealed that among thirty samples 2(6.6%) have inadequate knowledge 21(70%) having moderate knowledge and remaining 7(23.3%) had adequate knowledge about prevention of female feticide.

Effectiveness of Menstrual Hygiene Management Education on Knowledge of Young Women

Background: Low knowledge about reproductive health will allow adolescent girls to be minimal in maintaining cleanliness during menstruation. One of the activities carried out to increase the knowledge of young women is to provide health education about menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Method: This study used quantitative design with quasi-experimental method and one group pretest-posttest design research design. The sample of this study was 50 grade VII junior high school students taken using cluster random sampling technique. The analysis used used the Wilcoxon statistical test. Results: After being given education about MHM with the lecture method using slide media and e-booklets, the results were obtained that there was an increase in the mean value of the pretest to posttest. The results of respondents' pretest knowledge level in the good (20%), sufficient (46%), and less (34%) categories experienced changes in posttest results to good (94%), sufficient (4%), and less (2%). The results of the Wilcoxon statistical test also show that there is an influence of providing menstrual hygiene management education on the knowledge of adolescent girls with p value (0.000) α (0.05). Conclusion: The provision of menstrual hygiene management education effectively increases the knowledge of adolescent girls at SMP N 35 Pekanbaru.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Brain Eating Amoeba among First Year BSC Nursing Students in Selected Nursing Colleges at Malappuram

The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding brain eating amoeba among first year BSc nursing students. OBJECTIVES: Assess the knowledge regarding brain eating amoeba among first year BSc nursing students, evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding brain eating amoeba among first year BSc nursing students and find the association between pre test level of knowledge regarding brain eating amoeba among first year BSc nursing students. METHODOLOGY: Quantitative approach was used for this study. A quasi experimental non equivalent control group pre test post test design was used to collect data from 60 samples among first year BSc nursing students at selected nursing colleges in Malappuram. RESULT: The study was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result shows that among 30 samples of experimental group 30 samples shows good(100%) level of knowledge. In 30 samples of control group among 0 show good(0%) , 13 shows average (43.3%) and 17 shows poor (56.6%) level of knowledge. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that structured teaching programme increased the knowledge regarding brain eating amoeba.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Growth and Development of Toddler‟S from Selected Anganwadi‟S of Ratia Haryana

The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of a structured instructional program in enhancing the knowledge of mothers pertaining to the growth and development of toddlers in specific Anganwadi centers located in Ratia, Haryana. The study employed a pre-experimental research design. The samples were chosen using the convenience sampling method. The study included a total of 60 moms who had toddlers as participants. The interview method was employed to obtain data pertaining to the growth and development of toddlers. The study devised a test to evaluate the level of information had by mothers pertaining to the growth and development of toddlers. The data that was gathered was subjected to analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Version 20. The findings of the study indicate that the average pre-test value was 1.32, whereas the average post-test value was 2.73. The calculated result for the mean difference was 1.41. The pre-test had a standard deviation value of 0.469, whereas the post-test had a standard deviation value of 0.446. The value of ‘t’ was 17.737, and the value of ‘p’ was 0.000. This demonstrates the efficacy. There were no statistically significant associations observed between demographic characteristics and pre-test knowledge level.

Effectiveness of play and learn strategies on knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among preschoolers and their mothers at selected Anganwadis of Vijaypur

Background: Abuse, especially of children, is a widespread problem. It is crucial to be aware of the warning signs of child abuse and neglect and take preventative measures. The World Health Organisation estimated that 1 billion children (Aged 2-17 yrs) had been victims of violence in 2017. In 2014, UNICEF said that sexual abuse affected 120 million children worldwide. Mental and physical health may be permanently damaged. Objective was to assess the knowledge and to evaluate the effectiveness of the play and learn strategies (PALS) regarding prevention of child abuse among pre-schooler and their mothers. Methods: This study employed the "One group Pre-test, Post-test" pre-experimental design. Non-probability purposive sampling was used. The sample includes 100 mothers and 100 preschoolers. A pre- and post-test self-administered knowledge questionnaire was employed. Data were examined using descriptive and inferential statistics to meet study aims. Results: Present study indicates considerable pre-test knowledge level (p<0.05) among students. After intervention (Play and learn technique), preschoolers' post-test knowledge score improved to 7.86 from 5.16. The mean post-test knowledge score of mothers was 17.6 following intervention, compared to 5.93 pre-test. Education improves preschoolers' and mothers' post-test child abuse prevention knowledge, according to research. Conclusions: Investigators found toddlers prone to child maltreatment. Play and learn performed well to teach kids about child abuse prevention.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Adolescents Regarding Prevention and Early Detection of Thyroid Disorders

Background: A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention and early detection of thyroid disorders at selected pre-university colleges, Bengaluru. A total sample of 60, adolescents were selected using non-probability convenient sampling. The objectives of the study were to assess the pre-test level of knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention and early detection of thyroid disorders and to find the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention and early detection of thyroid disorders. The final objective was to find out the association between pre-test score of adolescents with socio-demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A one-group pre-test post-test design was used to conduct the study. A sample comprising of 60 adolescents were enrolled using non-probability sampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on Imogene King’s goal attainment model. Tools used for data collection were demographic Performa and structured knowledge questionnaire. Results: Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score 26.15 ±3.66 was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 11.58±4.17 (p<0.05). Paired t value computed at 39.58 was statistically significant at p<0.05. which revealed that, there is significant increase in the mean post-test knowledge score. There was no significant association was observed at 0.05 found between pre-test level knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings of the study clearly showed that the structured teaching programme was significantly effective in improving the knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention and early detection of thyroid disorders. Keywords: Effectiveness, structured teaching programme, knowledge of adolescents, prevention of diseases, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Proframme on Knowledge regarding Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Therapy among III Year B.SC. Nursing students in selected Nursing College at Rajkot

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among III year B.Sc. Nursing students in selected nursing college, at Rajkot. The objectives of the study was (a) To Assess the existing knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among III-year B.Sc. Nursing Students in selected Nursing College at Rajkot. (b) To Assess the effectiveness of Structured teaching programmed (STP) on knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among III-year B.Sc. Nursing Students in selected Nursing College at Rajkot. (c) To find out Association between their selected Demographic variables and their pre-test level of knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. The research design adopted was One Group Pre-test and Post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected college at Rajkot. Non probability sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As a part of intervention, a STP on knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy was provided to students 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 umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among III year B.Sc. Nursing students in selected nursing college, at Rajkot. The data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method paired “t” test was used to evaluating the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. The obtained value 20.693, which shows highly significant at the level of p<0.001. There is significant association between demographic variables such as gender, types of family with pretest level of knowledge on umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. The study concluded that the STP was effectiveness in improving of knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Proframme on Knowledge regarding Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Therapy among III Year B.SC. Nursing students in selected Nursing College at Rajkot

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among III year B.Sc. Nursing students in selected nursing college, at Rajkot. The objectives of the study was (a) To Assess the existing knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among III-year B.Sc. Nursing Students in selected Nursing College at Rajkot. (b) To Assess the effectiveness of Structured teaching programmed (STP) on knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among III-year B.Sc. Nursing Students in selected Nursing College at Rajkot. (c) To find out Association between their selected Demographic variables and their pre-test level of knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. The research design adopted was One Group Pre-test and Post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected college at Rajkot. Non probability sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As a part of intervention, a STP on knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy was provided to students 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 umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy among III year B.Sc. Nursing students in selected nursing college, at Rajkot. The data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method paired “t” test was used to evaluating the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. The obtained value 20.693, which shows highly significant at the level of p<0.001. There is significant association between demographic variables such as gender, types of family with pretest level of knowledge on umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. The study concluded that the STP was effectiveness in improving of knowledge regarding umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy.

INTERNET ADDICTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON LIFE STYLE OF THE ADOLESCENTS

Introduction:- Adolescence is a period of the lifecycle when individuals are managing multiple and complex developmental tasks. Negative impact of internet addiction which effects adolescent’s behavior, academics, working performance, family life, social relationships, physical health, and psychological well being. Statement of the Problem: “A study to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) regarding internet addiction and its effects on life style of the adolescents at selected schools of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Methodology:-Quantitative approach was adopted and pre experimental one group pre- test and post-test study design was used. Multistage Stratified Simple Random Sampling technique was used to select the 1080 adolescents from selected urban private English medium Co. Ed higher secondary schools of Bhopal. Self Structured Questionnaires was used to collect the data and Structured Teaching Program (STP) was administered. Data analysis was done by Frequency and percentage distribution for socio demographic variables. Chi Square test was used to find out the association between pre-test knowledge and socio demographic variables. The Paired T Test was used to find the difference between pre test and post test knowledge. Statistical analysis of data done by using SPSS 20.0 Software. Results:- Results of the study revealed that majority of the variables like age, class, monthly family income and family type are significantly associated with pre test level of knowledge regarding internet addiction & its effects on life style of the adolescents. Pre-test knowledge regarding internet addiction prior to the administration of STP 543(50.3%) almost half of the participants had poor knowledge, 528(48.9%) had average knowledge and only 09(0.8%) had good knowledge. Post test knowledge regarding internet addiction after administration of STP 60 (5.6 %) had average knowledge and majority 1020 (94.4%) had good knowledge. The mean pre test knowledge score was 8.4481 (S.D = 2.39769) and mean post-test knowledge score was 18.6889 (S.D = 1.962245). Findings of comparison between pre- test and post-test knowledge regarding internet addiction & its effects on life style of the adolescents indicated highly significant (<0.0001*) difference. Conclusion:- The study findings highlighted that pre test and post test knowledge of participants having highly significant (<0.0001*) difference .Based on the findings this study concluded that majority of the adolescents knowledge improved after STP regarding internet addiction & its effects on life style of the adolescents.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Genital Tuberculosis among the Adolescent Girls in a selected College at Rajkot

The improvement of knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis among adolescent girls of selected college has an important role in enabling the effectiveness of structured teaching programme as an independence nursing intervention. The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis among adolescent girls of selected College at Rajkot. The research design adopted was One Group Pre-test and Post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected College, Rajkot. Simple random sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As a part of intervention, a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis was provided to adolescent girls for 45minutes and the data was collected by structured interview with set of questionnaires that was administered to assess the level of knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis among adolescent girls of selected College at Rajkot. The data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method paired “t” test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis. The obtained value (t = 11.15) was higher than the table value (p = 2.05) at the level of 0.05. Thus, researcher accepted the hypotheses H1. There was a significant association between demographic variables such as educational status and previous knowledge with pretest level of knowledge on genital tuberculosis. Thus, researcher accepted the hypotheses H2. The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving of knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Genital Tuberculosis among the Adolescent Girls in a selected College at Rajkot

The improvement of knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis among adolescent girls of selected college has an important role in enabling the effectiveness of structured teaching programme as an independence nursing intervention. The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis among adolescent girls of selected College at Rajkot. The research design adopted was One Group Pre-test and Post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected College, Rajkot. Simple random sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As a part of intervention, a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis was provided to adolescent girls for 45minutes and the data was collected by structured interview with set of questionnaires that was administered to assess the level of knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis among adolescent girls of selected College at Rajkot. The data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method paired “t” test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis. The obtained value (t = 11.15) was higher than the table value (p = 2.05) at the level of 0.05. Thus, researcher accepted the hypotheses H1. There was a significant association between demographic variables such as educational status and previous knowledge with pretest level of knowledge on genital tuberculosis. Thus, researcher accepted the hypotheses H2. The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving of knowledge regarding genital tuberculosis.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Prevention and Management of Varicose Veins among staff nurses working in Critical Care Unit in selected Hospital at Rajkot

a study to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention and management of varicose veins among staff nurses working in critical care unit in selected hospital at Rajkot. The objectives of the study was (a) To assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of varicose veins among staff Nurses working in Critical Care Unit. (b) To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programmed on knowledge regarding prevention and management of varicose Vein among Nurses working in Critical Care Unit in selected hospital of Rajkot. (c) To find out the association between selected demographic variable and level of pre-test level of knowledge regarding prevention and management of varicose vein among Nurses working in Critical Care Unit in selected hospital at Rajkot. The research design adopted was One Group Pre-test & Post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected hospital at Rajkot. Non probability sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As a part of intervention, a video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention and management of varicose vein was provided to staff Nurses working in Critical Care 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 prevention and management of varicose vein among staff Nurses working in Critical Care Unit. The data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method paired “t” test was used to evaluating the effectiveness of video Assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention. The obtained value 8.262, which shows highly significant at the level of p<0.05. There is significant association between demographic variables such as Gender, Marital status and weight with pretest level of knowledge on prevention and management of varicose vein. The study concluded that the video assisted teaching programme was effectiveness in improving of knowledge regarding prevention and management of varicose vein.

Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among III-year BSc Nursing Students

Background: A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding Kangaroo mother care among III-year B.Sc. Nursing students in selected Nursing College, Tumkur district, Karnataka. A total sample of 60, III-year B.Sc. (N) students were selected using Simple random sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge level among III-year BSc. nursing students regarding kangaroo mother care before and after structured teaching programme and to find out the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding kangaroo mother care among nursing students. The final objective was to determine the association between pre-test level of knowledge and selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A one-group pre-test post-test design was used to conduct the study. A sample comprising of 60 students were enrolled using simple random sampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on Ludwig VonBertalanffy’s General System Model. Tools used for data collection were demographic Performa and structured knowledge questionnaire. Results: Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score 25.12±2.41was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 14.36±3.47 (p<0.01). Paired t value computed at 21.56** was statistically significant at p<0.01. which revealed that, there is significant increase in the mean post-test knowledge score. Significant association at 0.05 level was observed between knowledge with regard to their previous knowledge. Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the structured teaching programme was significantly effective in improving the knowledge on kangaroo mother care amongIII year B.Sc. nursing students.

A Study to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on knowledge regarding Congenital Heart Disease among Eligible couples in selected area of Mehsana city

Introduction: Birth defect result in abnormal physiology, often with detrimental consequences, be it physical, developmental or intellectual disability. Congenital heart disease is non-specific medical term for range of defect present at the time of birth. Congenital heart disease can arise from combination of genetic and environmental cause.1design: A quantitative approach using pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design. Participants: 60 selected eligible couple of Mehsana city using non-probability convenience sampling technique. Tool: self-structured knowledge questionnaire. Result: with regards to pre-test level of knowledge it shows that, maximum 48(80%) participants were having poor knowledge, 12(20%) participants were having average knowledge. during post-test maximum 35(58.3%) of participants were having good knowledge and remaining 25(41.7%) of participants were had average knowledge. In pre-test, participants mean was 5.25, with standard deviation 1.80. in post-test participants mean was 13.81, with standard deviation 1.99. Conclusion: there was an increase knowledge score after planned teaching programme. There is significant moderate co-relation between the knowledge of the eligible couples regarding congenital heart disease.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Evidence based Nursing Practice among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals, Guwahati

This study aims to examine the level of knowledge of staff nurses about evidenced based nursing practice before and after the structured teaching programme and its effectiveness. Evaluative approach with one group pre test post test design was used to assess the knowledge of 50 samples in selected hospitals of Guwahati. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used which included 40 MCQs and STP of 45 minute was given before and after the intervention. It was found that in pre-test the mean score of the samples were 10.4 with a standard deviation of 2.43 at a SEM of 0.347. The score ranges from 7-15 in pre-test. In post- test mean score percentage was 72.65% with a mean score of 29.06. The standard deviation was 2.90 with SEM of 0.414 and range from 20-36 after It was found that the STP is effective in changing the level of knowledge at 0.01 level of significance. There was significant association between pre-test level of knowledge and selected socio demographic variables- Professional Qualification, Experience and In-Service education

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.

Effect of Positive Discipline Programme on Knowledge and Attitude amongst Parents of Preschool Children (3–5 Years)

Abstract Background: Positive discipline is a type of non-physical disciplinary method for disciplining children. The present study aimed to assess the effect of positive discipline programme (PDP) on knowledge and attitude amongst parents of preschool children (3–5 years) in a selected school in Thrissur. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of parents of preschool children regarding positive discipline, compare the effect of PDP on the level of knowledge and attitude of parents and associate the pre-test level of knowledge and attitude of parents with selected socio-demographic data. Methods: A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test, post-test design was used. Data were collected from 30 samples by non-probability purposive sampling method using a self-structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale followed by PDP. Post-test was conducted after 10 days. Results: In the present study, most of the samples 16 (53.3%) were in the age group of 24–33 years, and most of them 20 (66.7%) were female, with 15 (50%) samples having preschool children in the age group of 5 years. In pre-test, 18 (60%) had inadequate knowledge and 18 (60%) had unfavourable attitude, while in post-test, 17 (56.7%) had adequate knowledge and 13 (43.3%) each had favourable and moderately favourable attitude. The overall mean post-test knowledge score (21.267 ± 4.386) was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (13.400 ± 4.399) with a calculated paired ‘t’ value (t29 = 18.730, P < 0.01). The pre-test means attitude score level for parents of preschool children regarding positive discipline was 47.100 ± 14.5180, and it had increased to (75.300 ± 14.7420) in post-test, with a calculated paired ‘t’ value (t29 = 23.481, P < 0.01). There is a significant association (P < 0.05) between pre-test level of knowledge of parents regarding positive discipline and age of parent, education of mother, education of father and child age with χ 2 = 13.375, 30.000, 11.949, 6.986 and 11.931 and P = 0.037, 0.001, 0.018, 0.030 and 0.007, respectively. There was a highly significant association (P < 0.05) between pre-test level of attitude and type of family and child age with χ 2 = 6.914 and 13.990 and P = 0.009 and 0.001, respectively. Conclusion: PDP was an effective programme for increasing knowledge and attitude amongst parents regarding positive discipline.