Pre-test Knowledge Level Research Articles

A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding prevention of Urinary Tract Infection among Adolescent Girls at Selected Colleges in Gulbarga

Backgrouund of the study: Urinary tract infection is common disease affecting all age groups, from newborn to old age.6 Among adolescent girls acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection is more prevalevent. This is the fourth main reason for out patient visit among adolescent women. Objectives: 1. To assess knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection among adolescent girls in experimental and control group before and after the administration of planned teaching programme. 2. To determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding prevention of urinary tract infection in terms of gain in knowledge scores of adolescent girls.3. To find the association of pre test level of knowledge of adolescent girls with their selected personal variables viz. age, religion, place of residence, occupation and education of their parents, female senior siblings and their education, exposure to mass media, previously suffered from urinary tract infection, related educative seminar attended previously at school or elsewhere. Method: A Quasi Experimental study was conducted among Adolescent girls from selected colleges of Gulbarga, A total of 100 adolescent girls were chosen by Purposive sampling technique and wee divided into two groups as Experimental group and Control group (50 Each). Structured Knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data from the samples on Knowledge regarding Urinary tract infection followed by Planned teaching Programme was conducted on7th day Post test was conducted. Results: The results of the studies revealed during Pre-test the knowledge of the Adolescent girls in Experimental group was 12.04 and in Control group was 11.38 and in Post-test the Experimental group was 23.52 and in Control group was 11.42. The Calculated Paired `t`- test was 27.14 at 0.05 level which was found to be significant implying Planned teaching programme was effective in enhancing Knowledge of Adolescent girls regarding Urinary tract infections.

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

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

A Study to Assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Prevention of Breast Cancer among women Living in selected Rural Area at Wankaner

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of breast cancer among women living in selected rural area at Wankaner. The objectives of the study was (a) To assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of breast cancer among women living in selected rural area. (b) To evaluate the effectiveness of STP on prevention of breast cancer of knowledge regarding among women living in selected rural area. (c) To find out the association between selected demographic variables and Pre-test level of knowledge on prevention of breast cancer among women living in selected rural area. The research design adopted was One Group Pre-test & Post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected rural area at Wankaner. Non probability sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 40. As a part of intervention, a STP on knowledge regarding prevention of breast cancer was provided to women 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 of breast cancer among women living in selected rural area. 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 prevention of breast cancer. The obtained value 10.25, which shows highly significant at the level of p<0.05. There is significant association between demographic variables such as profession, family history of breast cancer and previous knowledge of breast cancer with pretest level of knowledge on prevention of breast cancer. The study concluded that the STP was effectiveness in improving of knowledge regarding prevention of breast cancer.

A Study to Assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Educational stress and its Management in Terms of Knowledge among 12th Science students of selected schools at Rajkot City

A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on educational stress and its management in terms of knowledge among 12th science students of selected schools at Rajkot city. The objective of the study was (a) To assess the existing knowledge regarding educational stress and its management among 12th science students through pre-test. (b)To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on educational stress and its management among 12th science students. (c) To find out the association between selected demographic variables and pre-test level of knowledge score among 12th science students. The research design adopted was one group pre-test and post-test design. The study had been conducted in selected science schools at Rajkot city. Non- probability sampling technique had been adopted to select the desired samples. The sample size was 30. as a part of intervention, A planned teaching programme on educational stress and its management was provided to 12th science schools students and the data was collected by structured questionnaries that is administered to assess the level of knowledge regarding educational stress and its management among 12th science students. The data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical method paired “t” Test was used to evaluating the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding educational stress and its management. The obtained value was 8.13, which shows highly significant at the level of P<0.05. There is non significant association between demographic variables such as Gender, Age, Religion, Science group, Family income, Kind of school and Type of school with pre-test level of knowledge on educational stress and its management. The study concluded that the planned teaching program was effective in improving of knowledge regarding educational stress and its management among 12th science students.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude regarding Breastfeeding and Weaning Practices among Post-natal Mothers in Channasandra Urban, Bangalore City

A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding breast feeding and weaning practices among post-natal mothers in channasandra urban, Bangalore city. The Research approach adopted for this study is evaluative Approach. The research design adopted for the study was quasi experimental, one group pre-test and post-test design was applied. The non-probability convenient cluster sampling was used to select the sample for the study. The sample consists of the 40 post-natal mothers who are in channasandra urban area in Bangalore city. Karnataka. The instrument used for the data collection was self-administered questionnaire. Analysis result showed that overall knowledge pre-test mean was 24.65, mean% 62.20% with SD 4.60518. And post-test knowledge mean was 30.175, and mean% 77.37% with SD 05.13853. An overall attitude pre-test mean was 10.575, mean% 66.09% with SD 2.06171.and post-test attitude mean12.625, mean% 78.90% with SD2.30593. So the knowledge and attitude score of 40 postnatal mothers regarding breast feeding and weaning practices had an enhancement of knowledge score observed is 14.17% and enhancement of attitude score as observed 12.18%. Since the post-test value was more than the pre0test, the STP was effective. The comparison of pre-test and post-test knowledge of postnatal mothers regarding breast feeding and weaning reveals that the overall knowledge pre-test mean 24.65 with SD 4.60518 and post0test mean 30.175 with SD 5.13853. The paired “t” test value 6.485988 which is higher than the table value, which is highly significant at 0.05 levels. So it indicates the STP was effective. The variables between knowledge mean 24.65 with SD 4.60518 in pre-test. And attitude mean 10.575 with SD 2.06171, the “r” value of knowledge and attitude was r-0.0244, a positive correlation which shows the study is significant. There was significant association between pre-test level of knowledge with selected demographic variables such as Age 10.719, df=4 S*and post-test knowledge Age 8.697 df=2 S*, mother’s education 13.561 df= 4 S*, father’s occupation 9.061 df=3 S*, sources of information 10.239 df=3 S*. Since the obtained value is more than the table value at 0.05 level of significance. So the results shows there is a significant association between pretest and post test knowledge score with their selected demographic variables so H3 Hypothesis is accepted. The findings of the study recommended the further interventional approach regarding knowledge and attitude on breast feeding and weaning practices among post-natal mothers is required. The present study was proved the standard teaching program was effective in increasing the knowledge and attitude of breast feeding and weaning practices among post-natal mothers.

EFFECTIVENESSOFSELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MODULEONKNOWLEDGEREGARDING DIETARY APPROACHES TO STOP HYPERTENSION (DASH)

Background: A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on knowledge regarding dietary approaches to stop hypertension among hypertensive patients in selected hospital, Sikar, Rajasthan. A total sample of 60, hypertensive patients were selected using purposive sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge among hypertensive patientsregarding dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) before and after intervention (Self Instructional module) and to determine the effectiveness of self-instructional module on level of knowledge regarding DASH among hypertensive patients. The final objective was to find out 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. 60 hypertensive patients from selected hospital were enrolled using non-probabilitypurposive sampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on Ludwig von Bertalanffys 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 23.00±2.7 was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 10.00±2.3 with the Paired t value computed [31.60**, df=59] was statistically significant (P<0.01 level). Significant association was observed between level of knowledge and gender at 0.05 level. Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed tha the Self-instructional module was significantly effective in improving the knowledge regarding DASH among hypertensive patients.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of STP Regarding Knowledge of Preventive Measures on COPD Among Old Age People in Selected Village Rohtas Bihar

INTRODUCTION: COPD is a chronic airway limited disease as characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. The more familiar terms ‘chronic bronchitis’ and ‘emphysema’ are no longer used, but are now included within the COPD diagnosis. COPD is not simply a “smoker’s cough” but an under-diagnosed, life-threatening lung disease. According to WHO report that the 3.29 million of people suffer with the COPD death, in nearly 90% of COPD death in those under 70 years of age occur in developing countries. The most cause of COPD the including environmental exposure to tobacco, smoke, indoor air pollution and occupational dusts, fumes, and chemicals are important risk. The early is most common treatment of COPD economic preventable management is quite smoking, and is needed to slow the progression of symptoms. AIM: To assess the effectiveness of STP on knowledge of preventive measures on COPD among old age people. METHODOLOGY: The pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was conducted at Takiya, Sasaram, Rohtas, Bihar from 6/2/23 to 10/2/23. The conceptual framework utilized in this study was based on General System theory of “Ludwig von Bertalanffy”. A self-structured questionnaire method was used to assess the pre-test level of knowledge of preventive measures on COPD among old age people in selected village Rohtas Bihar by adopting probability random sampling technique. Immediately after pre-test STP was implemented just after the implementation post-test was conducted by using same questionnaire method. The result was analyzed. RESULTS: Before implementation of STP the knowledge level of old age people, (32) had poor knowledge, (28) had average knowledge and none of them had good knowledge of preventive measures on COPD among old age people in selected village Rohtas Bihar and the pre-test mean knowledge score was. After implementation of STP the knowledge level of old age people, none of them had poor knowledge, (31) had average level of knowledge and (29) had good knowledge of preventive measures on COPD among old age people in selected village Rohtas Bihar. The post-test mean score (14.72) of knowledge of preventive measures on COPD among old age people were comparatively more than their pre-test mean knowledge score (7.98). It confirms that, there was increase in knowledge of preventive measures on COPD among old age people after the administration of STP. CONCLUSION: At last, as a researchers, we concluded that there is increase in knowledge of preventive measures on COPD among old age people after implementation of STP and there is no association between variable and sociodemographic variables.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structure Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding covid-19 and Perinatal care of Mother among Nursing Students in selected Nursing Colleges at Mysuru

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of study is to determine the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding covid-19 and perinatal care of mother among nursing students in selected College at Mysuru. OBJECTIVES: To assess the knowledge regarding covid-19 and perinatal care of mother among Nursing students. 1. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding covid-19 and perinatal care of mother among Nursing students. 2. To find out association between pre-test knowledge level regarding covid19 and perinatal care of mother among Nursing students with their selected personal variables. METHODS: In this study, one group is pre-test and post-test, pre-experimental design was used and purposive sampling technique was adopted to select nursing students JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru. Pilot study was conducted, the tool and study design were found to be feasible. Data were collected using self-administered knowledge questionaries. structured teaching programme were given to nursing students. The Data were collected and analyses using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULT: The result of study reveals that the that 27(90%) Nursing students are in the age group of 20-23 years and 03(10%) Nursing students are in the group of 24-26 years and the 16(53.4%) having previous source of information from MassMedia, and 10(33.3%) having previous source of information from teaching and 4(13.3%) not having previous source of information. In pre-test majority 46.7% of them have average knowledge, 43.3%were have good knowledge and 10% of them have poor knowledge were as in the post-test 36.67% of them have average knowledge and 63.33% of them have good knowledge and none of them have poor knowledge in post-test. The significance of difference between the mean pre-test and post-test scores which was statistically tested using paired ‘t’ test. The mean difference between the mean pre-test and mean post-test knowledge scores was 2.9 with standard deviation difference+/-1.594. The paired “t” test (29) 3.53*which was found to be significant at 0.05 level of significance. The result also shows that the knowledge score of Nursing students had no association with selected personnel variable accept previous knowledge regarding covid-19 and perinatal care of mother. CONCLUSION: Therefore, the study concluded that the administration of structured teaching programme was an effective method of improve the knowledge of Nursing students regarding covid19 and perinatal care of mother.

A Pre experimental Study to assess the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on knowledge regarding awareness of COVID-19’ among BSc nursing Ist year students at Bee Enn College of Nursing Chak Bhalwal, Jammu

A pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding awareness of COVID-19 among B sc. Nursing Istyr student at Bee Enn college of Nursing, ChakBhalwal, Jammu. Objectives: The objectives of the study are 1. To assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding awareness of COVID-19 among BSc. Nursing students. 2. To assess the post-test level of knowledge regarding awareness of COVID-19 among BSc. Nursing students. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding awareness of COVID-19 among BSc nursing students. 4. To find out the association between post test knowledge of BSc nursing students with the selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative approach, pre experimental research design was used in this study. The sample was selected by purposive sampling technique sample size was 50. The instrument used for data collection was a self structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding COVID-19 among BSc. Nursing Istyrstudents ChakBhalwal Jammu. The tool was validating by expert from various field. Pilot study was conducted and the reliability of the tool was checked. The tool was found to be reliable, so the main study was conducted in Bee Enn College of nursing, Chak Bhalwal Jammu. The data was collected by using self structured questionnaire. Results: In pre-test, we collected, we concluded that (78%) had inadequate knowledge (14%) students have moderate knowledge, and (8%) students have adequate knowledge regarding COVID-19. A planned teaching programme on COVID-19 was administered to the college students and was evaluated. Collected data was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descripted and inferential statistics. The study revealed that (38%) students have moderate knowledge, (62%) students have adequate knowledge and no one have inadequate knowledge regarding COVID-19. The “t” test value was (15.12) which show that the knowledge of the students was increased after giving planned teaching programme. Conclusion: The Result of the study conclude that planned teaching programme plays a vital role in increasing the knowledge level among college students COVID-19.

A Study to assess the effectiveness of Self- Instructional Module on knowledge regarding prevention and complications among patients with Diabetes Mellitus in selected hospitals

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic, life-threatening metabolic condition of a cumulative, increasingly destructive nature, manifested in multisystem failures, inflicting suffering, stress, decreased quality of life and eventually disability and death. The existing evidence suggests that the conditions’ prevalence will increase by 50-100% in the next 20 years, making it a modern day epidemic, taking its toll on individuals, their families, support systems and of course a huge burden on health systems, employment organizations and other systems. Research Methodology: In a view of the nature of the problem under study and to accomplish the objective of the study effectiveness approach was found to be appropriate to describe the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on prevention of complications of diabetes mellitus. Results: The findings related to level of knowledge of the diabetic patients regarding the prevention of complications of diabetes mellitus revealed that 23% of the subjects had poor knowledge and only 77% of the subjects had Average knowledge. No one had good knowledge on prevention of complications of DM. Conclusion: On the basis of findings of the study the following conclusions were drawn: Percentage distribution of diabetic patients according to their pre-test level of knowledge showed they had poor knowledge on prevention of complications of diabetes mellitus. Analysis of knowledge score revealed an increase of 24.33 in the total mean score and 28.37% increase in mean percentage after administration of self-instructional module.

Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Knowledge regarding patient Safety among 2nd and 3rd year Nursing students of AIIMS Raipur

Background: Patient Safety is “The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with health care” and “To do no harm to patients. In the newspapers and other social medias, we are coming across the medical errors that are happening frequently which are not only affecting patient’s life and suffering of their families but also create a disturbance in life of medical staffs both emotionally and financially. A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of educational intervention on knowledge regarding Patient Safety among 2nd and 3rd year nursing students of AIIMS Raipur. Methodology: Quantitative research approach and pre-experimental (one group pre-test post-test) design was adopted. The conceptual framework of the study was Modified Imogene King’s Goal Attainment Model. Simple random sampling technique was adopted to select the sample with sample size of 120. The Data was collected using H-PEPSS tool. Findings: The mean score of pre-test is 101.1 and mean score of post-test is 164.6 and the mean improvement in knowledge is 63.5. The paired t-value was 27.5 significant at p <0.05 level of significance. Thus it indicates the effectiveness of educational intervention programme regarding Patient Safety among 2nd and 3rd year nursing student of AIIMS Raipur. Conclusion: In the post-test there is significant increase in level of knowledge as compared to the pre-Test level of Knowledge. Therefore, it concluded that the educational intervention was effective in improving the knowledge among 2nd and 3rd year nursing students regarding patient safety.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Pre Operative Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Postnatal Care among Mothers Undergoing Elective Lower Segment Cesarean Section (LSCS) at Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Knowledge regarding the pregnancy, labor and postnatal care has the positive influence on the mothers, Knowledge about what to expect during the postnatal period is one of the best ways to improve the health of mother and baby and prevent the complications, with a view to this, the study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of pre operative teaching on knowledge regarding postnatal care among mothers undergoing elective cesarean section at Shri Vinoba bhave Civil Hospital, Silvassa. Evaluate the effectiveness of pre operative teaching on postnatal care among mothers undergoing elective lower segment cesarean section. Associate the pre-test level of knowledge regarding postnatal care among mothers undergoing elective lower segment caesarean section with selected socio-demographic variables. Quasi experimental, pre-test-post-test control group research design with non probability, purposive sampling technique was used to selected 60 elective caesarean section mothers falls in inclusion criteria, Interview schedule consist of two section such as Socio-demographic variables, Structured knowledge questionnaire (30 items). Validity and reliability were established. Pre-test was conducted followed by pre operative teaching regarding postnatal care and after 7 days post test was conducted. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Overall the calculated “t” value was (25.76), mean difference was (11.47), p-value was less than 0.05 which shows highly significant. Association was assessed by chi-square which it shows there was significant association between educational status of mother (ꭓ2(5,0.05)=19.084, 0.00185; p<0.05), educational qualification of husband (ꭓ2(6,0.05)=14.186, 0.0276; p<0.05) and religion (ꭓ2(3,0.05)=12.347, 0.0062; p<0.05). Present study shows that pre operative teaching regarding postnatal care among mothers undergoing elective caesarean section was effective method for increasing the knowledge regarding postnatal care.

Testing Mothers' Knowledge in Preventing COVID-19 in Children Through Animated Video Media and Booklets

Clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS) is where a person practices clean living behaviors both for themselves and for their family. Families play an active role in modeling environmental health and can be a source of prevention of COVID-19 in children. This study aimed to determine the level of maternal knowledge in preventing COVID-19 in children by providing PHBS education through animated video media and booklets. Method: The design of this study uses the quasi-experimental method. The study sample was 40 respondents with 20 intervention groups and control groups. The research instrument was\ a questionnaire. Analysis of data used the Wilcoxon Test. Results obtained from the intervention group showed a pre-test level of knowledge at 5 or 25.0%, a sufficient level of knowledge of 12 or 60.0%, and no knowledge of 3 or 15.0%, and the post-test results of the knowledge level are either 20 or 100.0%. The control group had a pre-test level of knowledge of 1 or 5.0%, the level of knowledge was sufficient of 7 or 35.0%, and knowledge was less than 12 or 60.0%, as well as in the post-test results became a level of knowledge either by 20 or 100.0%. Wilcoxon test results of both groups with asymp.sig (2-tailed) results = 0.000.
 Keywords: level of knowledge, mothers, clean and healthy living behaviors (PHBS)

A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG HOUSEKEEPING STAFF OF GOVERNMENT DOON MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL , DEHRADUN

Biomedical waste is defined as the waste segregated from the healthcare system that can be contagious, infective and hazardous. If this type of harmful waste is not managed properly it can lead to various health hazards. Thus, the housekeeping staff that are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in hospital and discarding waste should have keen knowledge about Biomedical waste and its handling. Objective- 1. To assess the pre-test knowledge and practice of housekeeping staff regarding biomedical waste management. 2. To assess the post-test knowledge and practice of housekeeping staff regarding biomedical waste management. 3. To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding biomedical waste management among housekeeping staff. 4. To find out the correlation between knowledge and practice regarding biomedical waste management among housekeeping staff 5. To find out the association between the pre-test level of knowledge and practice score of housekeeping staff with their selected demographic variable. Methodology- A quantitative research approach with pre-experimental research design was used to assess pre test and post test knowledge and practice of housekeeping staff regarding biomedical waste management. A total of 70 samples were taken by using convenience sampling technique. Self structured questionnaire and practice checklist was used to assess knowledge and practice of housekeeping staff. Results- The findings of our study shows that the mean score and standard deviation of pre test knowledge is 6.91±2.37 and post test knowledge is 13.87±1.96 whereas of pre test practice is 3.90±1.78 and post test practice is 8.46±1.00. The t value of knowledge was 21.87 and of practice was 19.37 which is more than tabulated t value 2.00. p<0.05 which shows that there is significant difference in knowledge and practice after the structured teaching programme among the housekeeping staff regarding biomedical waste management.. Conclusion-The findings indicates significant improvement in level of knowledge and practice regarding biomedical waste management among housekeeping staff of Govt. Doon Medical College Hospital, Dehradun.

A Quasi Experimental Study To Assess The Effectiveness of Skill Training Programme on Knowledge And Skills of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Among Adolescents In Selected Higher Secondary School of Maharashtra

Objectives: The main objective of the study is to find effectiveness of skill training program on knowledge and skills among adolescents in selected higher secondary school. Materials and Methods: One group pre-test and post-test design was used for this study. The independent variable in the study is skill training program on knowledge and skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The dependent variables in the study are knowledge and skills on CPR. The study was conducted at selected higher secondary school. The 60 samples that fulfill the inclusion criteria were selected by nonprobability convenient sampling technique. Results: Pre-test knowledge mean was 5.63 and standard deviation (SD) was 1.96, and in the post-test, the mean was 16.83 and SD was 2.56. Pre-test skills mean was 2.66 and SD was 0.92, and in the post-test, the mean was 09.38 and SD was 4.8. The comparison between the pretest and post-test level of knowledge revealed that a “t” value was t = 37.87 which showed a high statistical significance at 0.05 level. The comparison between the pre-test and post-test level of skills revealed that a “t” value was t = 13.15 which showed a high statistical significance at 0.05 level. Association of selected demographic variables was that none of the demographic variables had shown statistically significant association with pre-test level of knowledge and skills among adolescents. Conclusion: From findings of the study, the investigator concluded that skill training program has an important role in increasing the level of knowledge and skills regarding CPR among adolescents.

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding water birth among 3rd year GNM students at selected nursing school at Ramanagara

Hypothesis H1: There will be a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge score regarding water birth among 3rd year GNM students. H2: There will be a significant association between pre-test knowledge score with selected demographic variables of 3rd year GNM students regarding water birth.Methods: A pre-experimental approach was used for this study. The study was carried out in selected nursing schools in Ramanagara. The research design was pre-experimental one group pretest post test Research Design. The sample comprised of 100 3rd year GNM Major findings and results. The pre-test mean percentage knowledge score was shows that highest mean of subject is 10.56 with standard deviation is 2.1039 and mean percentage of 35.20% obtained for knowledge on 3rd year GNM students and the post test study shows that highest mean of subject is 10.56 with standard deviation is 2.1039 and mean percentage of 35.20% obtained for knowledge on students, knowledge regarding water birth. The association of Paired t Test is accepted because a calculated value is 48.1171 and df is 99, hence it is more than calculated value. So Null hypothesis is rejected and Research hypothesis is accepted. The χ2 value computed between the pre-test level of knowledge with selected socio-demographic variables. Variables of age (χ2 = 0.01), Religion (χ2 = 0.07), Variables of Occupation of Father (χ2 = 0.15, Variables of occupation of mother (χ2 = 0.03), type of family (χ2 = 0), 01, Variables of monthly income of family (χ2 = 0.12), Variables of source of information of water birth (χ2 = 0.03), were found to be not significant at 0.05 level. Thus it can be interpreted that there is no significant association between pre-test levels of knowledge of 3rd yearConclusion: The above table shows the pre-test score level of knowledge of mothers, in which 50 (50.0%) were had poor knowledge, 48 (48.0%) were had good knowledge, and 02 (02.0%) were had Excellent knowledge water birth among nursing students. The above table shows the post-test score level of knowledge of mothers, in which 93 (93.0%) were had Excellent knowledge, 04 (04.0%) were had poor knowledge, and 03 (03.0%) were had good knowledge water birth among nursing students.Implications of the study: The findings of the study can be used in the following areas of nursing profession

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Universal Precautions and the Prevention of Blood Borne Infections among The Final Year B.Sc. Nursing Students of Selected Nursing Colleges

A Quasi experimental approach was used for this study. Objectives are to assess the level of knowledgeregarding universal precautions & the prevention of blood borne infections, effectiveness of structured teachingprogramme, association between the pretest level of knowledge among final year B.Sc.Nursing students withselected demographic variables. The study was carried out Rajeev College of Nursing, Hassan. The samplescomprised of 60 final year B.Sc.Nursing students. Sample was selected by using random sampling techniques. Atotal of 60 final year B.Sc.Nursing students selected for the study by using structured knowledge questionnaire,the selected samples were given pre test questionnaire followed by Structured teaching programme was given toall students for 45 minutes. Post test was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire after 15 days of StructuredTeaching programme for same students. The result of study shows that the post test mean score 20.94 (SD=8.17)was more than the pre test mean score 15.42 (SD=3.35), the obtained mean difference between pre and post testscore is 5.52 (SD=4.82), the obtained ‘t’ value is 13.3. So it is significant at the level of 0.05. It was inferred that finalyear B.Sc.Nursing students knowledge was increased regarding universal precautions and prevention of bloodborne infections after structured teaching programme increase in post test score. Therefore structured teachingprogramme is effective in improving knowledge regarding universal precautions and prevention of blood borneinfections among final years B.Sc.Nursing students, also there was significant in income and occupation ofparents with the level of knowledge and selected demographic variables.

Effective Strategies of Planned Teaching program on Breast Engorgement among Primi Mothers

Background: Breast feeding is not easy but it is worthy; since it provides all nourishment to baby needs, the primi women need to be responsible mother, so as to best support the health of her generation.Objective: Thus this article studies about the effective strategies of planned teaching program on Breast engorgement among primi mothers.Research Design: A pre- quasi experiment with one group pre-test and post-test design was used to evaluate the structured teaching programme knowledge regarding prevention of breast engorgement among primi mothers conducted at G.V. Annai hospital, Villapakkam, (2021-2022).Methodology: 160 primi mothers who satisfied the inclusion criteria were selected as sample using probability sampling techniques; planned teaching was given the pre-test and post-test level of knowledge on Breast Engorgement assessed by using structured questionnaire.Results: The major findings indicated that primi mothers had inadequate knowledge. The findings revealed that the mean pre-test level of knowledge of Breast Engorgement among the primi mothers was 20 with the SD of 5.84 and mean post-test level of knowledge among the primi mothers 28 with the SD of 5.06 the calculated ‘t’ value was 31.84 which was significant at p<0.05 level. The findings revealed that there was a high statistical SD is level of knowledge of Breast Engorgement among primi mother, further the analysis revealed that the demographic variables showed statistically no significant association of mean difference level of knowledge of Breast Engorgement among primi at p>0.05 level.Conclusion: The results revealed that there was an enhancement with the level of knowledge after giving the planned teaching program on Breast Engorgement among primi mothers. Thus the planned teaching program on Breast Engorgement among primi was an effective technique, further more intervention studies should be carried out for improving the knowledge regarding prevention of breast engorgement.

Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Complementary Therapies: A Pre-experimental Study

A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Information booklet on level of knowledge regarding complementary therapies among health workers in selected Rural areas, Mangalore, Karnataka. A total sample of 60, health workers were selected using convenience sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge among health workers regarding complimentary therapies before and after intervention (Information booklet) and to determine the effectiveness of Information booklet on level of knowledge regarding complimentary therapies among health workers. The final objective was to find out 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 health workers from PHC (Primary health centre) were enrolled using non-probability convenience sampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on Ludwig Von Bertalanffy’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 23.40±2.50 was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 10.00±3.00 (p<0.01). Paired t value computed at 31.60** was statistically significant at p<0.01. Significant association at 0.05 level was observed between level of knowledge with regard to the previous knowledge regarding complementary therapies. Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the Information booklet was significantly effective in improving the level of knowledge regarding Complimentary therapies among health workers.

A study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Personal Hygiene of daily Routine of Students in selected school Ankola. and with a view to develop Awareness by Lecture Among the class of 5th, 6th 7th Standard Students of PPS School of Ankola

Background: Personal hygiene plays a major role to promote healthy life. This study was performed to assess the current level of knowledge and practicing behavior in regard to hand washing, bathing, tooth brushing, and taking care of nail and hair. Statement of the Problem: A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on personal hygiene of daily routine of students in selected school Ankola. Objectives: To assess the pretest level of knowledge of students regarding personal hygiene; To assess the posttest level of knowledge of students regarding personal hygiene; To find the association between preexisting knowledge on personal hygiene with selected sociodemographic variable. Research Methodology: Research approach: Quantitative evaluative approach; Research design: One Group Pre Test Post Test Design; Research Setting: PPS Ankola; Population: Students studying in 5th 6th 7th student selected rural primary School at Ankola; Sample size: 30 students; Sampling technique: Non probability purposive sampling technique; Tool: Structured knowledge questionnaire. Results: The result showed that the PPS school students who participated in the study were almost evenly distributed by gender (53.33% males and 46.66%females). Most of the students belonged to the 12-13 years age group. The knowledge of the students regarding general body cleanliness was 80% in post-test as compared to 3.6% in pre-test. Conclusion: Overall trend of knowledge about personal hygiene was in poor condition among students at the time of pre-test. Post-test results were highly satisfactory.