Self-instructional Module Research Articles

Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Dark Side of Smartphones among Adolescence

Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Dark Side of Smartphones among Adolescence

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on food hygiene among the food handlers working in fast food centres of Gangtok, Sikkim

Background: Food hygiene refers to the cleanliness of all sorts of foods during their manufacturing, handling, distribution, and service. According to WHO, an estimated 600 million individuals- nearly one out of every ten people- become unwell each year after consuming contaminated food, leading to 420,000 deaths and the loss of 33 million healthy lives per year. The objective of the study was to compare the pre-test and post-test knowledge on food hygiene among the fast-food handlers of Gangtok, Sikkim. Methods: A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test-post-test design was adopted to conduct this study among 70 food handlers working in fast food centres of Gangtok, Sikkim. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the participants. The data was collected by using demographic proforma and semi-structured knowledge questionnaire. A self-instructional module was provided to the participants after pre-test and post-test was conducted after 7 days. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS. Results: The result of the present study for the knowledge on food hygiene showed that majority (87.1%) of the fast-food handlers had average knowledge in pre-test and majority (77.1%) had good knowledge in post-test with a mean score difference of 5. Significant association was found between the pre-test knowledge on food hygiene with educational qualification (p=0.014). Conclusions: The study findings revealed that the self-instructional module was effective in improving knowledge of the fast-food handlers and it helped to know the current scenario regarding food hygiene among the fast-food handlers working in Gangtok, Sikkim.

A Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding Handling of Children with Emotional and Behaviour Problem in Order to Prepare A Self Instruction Module among the Selected Primary School Teachers in Bangalore South

This study attempts to assess the knowledge regarding handling of children with emotional and behavioral problem in order to prepare a self-instructional module among primary school teachers of Bangalore south. To assess the level of knowledge of primary school teachers regarding handling of children with emotional and behavioral problems with their selected demographic variables. The research design selected for this study was descriptive research design. The sample comprised of 30 Primary school teachers of Bangalore south. Convenient sampling technique was used to draw the sample for the study. The findings of the study revealed that there was significant association of knowledge scores of primary school teachers with demographic variables of educational status, source of knowledge and marital status.

A study to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding effect of lifestyle on cardio pulmonary system among adults working in selected institute, Mangalore

Sedentary lifestyles, marked by prolonged sitting and low physical activity, are linked to various health issues such as coronary artery diseases, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-education module on the impact of lifestyle on the cardiopulmonary system among adults workers, highlighting the need for better health education and lifestyle changes. Objectives of the study: To determine the level of knowledge regarding effect of life style on cardio pulmonary system. To evaluate the effectiveness of self instructional module on level of knowledge regarding effect of life style on cardio pulmonary system. Methodology: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of SIM in enhancing knowledge about lifestyle effects on cardiopulmonary system among adult workers. A one-group pre-test – post-test design was used, with 60 adults from a selected global institution in Mangalore selected. Data was collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The study found that 98.3% of adult workers had moderate knowledge about lifestyle's impact on the cardiopulmonary system, while 46.7% had adequate knowledge post-test. The self-instruction module significantly improved knowledge scores, and no association was found between pre-test knowledge scores and demographic variables. Conclusion: The study suggests that introducing lifestyle effects on cardiopulmonary system among adult workers can improve their knowledge and reduce occupational stress. The self-instructional module was found to be an effective strategy, providing information and enhancing knowledge about lifestyle modifications, without any association with pre-test knowledge scores or demographic variables.

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding first aid management of snake bite among selected PU college students at Ankola, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding first aid management of snake bite among selected PU college students at Ankola, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka

A study to assess the knowledge regarding rain water harvesting among the general public in the selected communities of Mangalore in a view to prepare self-instructional module

A study to assess the knowledge regarding rain water harvesting among the general public in the selected communities of Mangalore in a view to prepare self-instructional module

To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding reproductive health among adolescent girls at selected pre university colleges at Kalaburagi

to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding reproductive health among adolescent girls at selected pre university colleges at Kalaburagi

Effectiveness of self-instructional module regarding therapeutic use of play materials among pediatric nurses in selected hospitals, Bengaluru

Effectiveness of self-instructional module regarding therapeutic use of play materials among pediatric nurses in selected hospitals, Bengaluru

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding ergonomics and occupational health hazards among computer users working in IT Company in selected area of the city

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding ergonomics and occupational health hazards among computer users working in IT Company in selected area of the city

To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding occupational health hazards among waste collection workers at Kalaburagi

To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding occupational health hazards among waste collection workers at Kalaburagi

Effectiveness of self-instructional module regarding Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana among antenatal mothers in Rajasthan

Introduction: Strategies and interventions must be customised according to particular needs as well as circumstances and provide service under the Yojana in order to decline the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) as well as Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). As a result, service packages must be created for mother and her newborn. Therefore, the aim of this study was to increase mother's knowledge by providing a self-instructional module about the Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojna (JSSY). Methodology: A quantitative approach of single group, pre- post-test research design were used in this research. Using a purposive sampling technique, the researchers chose 80 pregnant women to participate in the study. Results: The findings show that the average knowledge score before the intervention was 17.65±1.3, and after the intervention, it increased to 25.63±0.85. Antenatal mothers' knowledge score improved considerably between the pre- and post-tests (p0.05). The pre-test knowledge scores were not significantly associated (p>0.05) with any prenatal mothers' demographic factors. Conclusion: Present research highlights that antenatal mother's knowledge towards JSSY is much needed among antenatal mothers for better and safe care of both mother and newborn.

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding self care management on side effects of chemotherapy among cancer patients

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding self care management on side effects of chemotherapy among cancer patients

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Risk factors and prevention of Peptic Ulcer Disease Among Adults in a Selected Rural Areas of Udaipur

Background and Objectives: Prevention of peptic ulcer disease is an important determinant of health over the course of life. The early years of life are a period of considerable opportunity for growth or vulnerability to harm. Therefore, it is of great importance that an adult should be aware about the risk factors and various ways to prevent peptic ulcer disease as possible This study aimed to assess the knowledge of adults regarding risk factors and prevention of peptic ulcer disease among selected rural areas of Udaipur. Method: A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted. The study involved 50 adults with in a selected rural area at Udaipur. Data collection included pre-test and post-test assessments of knowledge, demographic surveys, and statistical analysis to evaluate knowledge changes and associations. The self-instructional module was distributed and covered the following areas like: Introduction, Definition, Causes, Risk factors & Prevention. The effectiveness was measured by comparing pre-test and post-test scores, and associations were analyzed using chi-square tests. Results: The data revels that 60% of adult had inadequate knowledge, 24% had moderately adequate knowledge and only 16% had adequate knowledge in pre-test and that 68% had adequate knowledge 14% had moderately adequate knowledge and only 18% had inadequate knowledge in post-test. After the intervention, majority (34%) of adults had good knowledge level whereas during pre-test only (8%) of adults had good knowledge Before intervention the mean knowledge score was 20.22. After intervention, the mean knowledge score was increased to 22.37. Statistically there was a significant difference in the mean knowledge score before and after the intervention (t = 10.95*, df = 19, P<0.05). Hence the hypothesis, there will be a significant difference in the pre and post-test mean knowledge score after the intervention was accepted. The data concluded that, there was a significant increase in the mean knowledge score after intervention because of self-instructional module Interpretation and Conclusion: The study revealed that the self-instructional module was effective in improving the knowledge regarding the prevention of peptic ulcers Keywords: Peptic Ulcer Disease, Self-Instructional Module, Knowledge, Risk factor

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) among post Myocardial Infarction (Ml) Patients Attending Cardiac Outpatient Department in Selected Hospitals in Udaipur

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) among post Myocardial Infarction (Ml) Patients Attending Cardiac Outpatient Department in Selected Hospitals in Udaipur

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Reproductive Health among Adolescent Girls in Selected P U Colleges in Bangalore

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Reproductive Health among Adolescent Girls in Selected P U Colleges in Bangalore

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding doom scrolling among undergraduate nursing students in selected nursing colleges: A pre-experimental

Doom Scrolling is Spending excessive time online surfing and reading negative or unfavorable news makes a person unhealthy. The primary objectives of the study is To assess the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. And the secondary objectives are, To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. To assess the post-test knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. To assess the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. Pre-Experimental one group pre-test post-test research design is used in this study and included 60 undergraduate students as a sample by using Non-Probability Convenient sampling. Assessment is done by using Self Structured Questionnaire on Demographic Variables and Structured Questionnaire on Doom Scrolling. The finding reveals that in pre test 41% students got poor score, 37% students have average and 22% students got good knowledge score while after administrating Self Instructional Module in post test 12% students have poor, 24% students got average and 64% students got good score. It is interpreted that after administrating Structure Instructional Module the knowledge regarding ‘Doomscrolling’ has been improved for undergraduate students.

Assess the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge and Practice regarding Prevention and Management of Pressure Sores in Bed Ridden patients among Staff Nurses Working in selected Hospitals, at Bangalore

Assess the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge and Practice regarding Prevention and Management of Pressure Sores in Bed Ridden patients among Staff Nurses Working in selected Hospitals, at Bangalore

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Respiratory Viral Diseases and Its Prevention among Adolescents in Selected Schools at Perinthalmanna

Introduction: Respiratory viral diseases are disease of respiratory system caused by respiratory viruses. Respiratory viruses are the most frequent causative agents of diseases in humans with significant impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. In present study we assessed the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding respiratory viral diseases and its prevention among adolescents in selected schools at Perinthalmanna. Methodology: Quantitative one group pre-test post-test approach was used in this study. 60 samples were selected by using non probability convenient sampling technique. Structured knowledge questionnaire including demographic variables was used for the study. Result: Pre-test result shows that 29(48.33%) of adolescents had good knowledge, 27(45%) of adolescents had average knowledge and 4(6.67%) of adolescents had poor knowledge. Post-test knowledge shows that 38(63.34%) had excellent knowledge, 20(33.33%) had good knowledge, 2(3.33%) had average knowledge and none of the adolescent had poor knowledge. The effectiveness of self-instructional module was assessed by paired ‘t’ test. The calculated value was (t=19.3047) higher than the table value (t59=2.0010), it shows the self-instructional module was effective. There was no association between pre-test knowledge score of adolescents with selected demographic variables such as age, gender, class, religion, education of mother, education of father, occupation of father, occupation of mother. There was a significant association found between pretest knowledge score of adolescents with values of previous source of knowledge. The mean post-test score (15.03) was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score (9.17). Conclusion: The present study revealed that the self-instructional module was effective as it improved the knowledge level of post-test.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module Regarding Intravenous Access Device and Its Complication among Nursing Students in MYR Hospital

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional module regarding intravenous access device and its complications in MYR Hospital of Indore city was undertaken by me towards partial fulfilment of the requirement for the general research purpose.

A Descriptive Study to Assess Prevalence of Smartphone Addiction and Text Neck Syndrome among Undergraduate Students in Selected Colleges at Perinthalmanna with a View to Prepare a Self-Instructional Module

The study conducted to assess the prevalence of Smartphone Addiction and Text Neck Syndrome among under graduate students in selected college of Perinthalmanna with a view to prepare a self-instruction module. The objectives are to assess the prevalence of Smartphone Addiction and Text Neck Syndrome, to determine the correlation between Smartphone Addiction and Text Neck and to determine the association between prevalence of Smartphone Addiction and Text Neck Syndrome with selected demographic variables. Non-experimental descriptive research design was used for the study . The study was conducted in Al Shifa College of Paramedical science and Al Shifa College of Arts and Science Perinthalmanna among 100 undergraduate students selected using quota sampling. Smartphone Addiction Short Version Scale and Neck Disability Index was used for data collection. The study concluded that 62.88% (22) male and 30.7% (20) of female students were addicted to Smartphone , 25.7 %(9) of male and 49.2% (32) of female students were in high risk and remaining 11.42 %(4) male and 20%(13) females students having no risk of Smartphone Addiction .Neck Disability Index result shows that 47%(47) have mild disability 42% (42) having no disability and remaining 11 % (11) have moderate disability of Text Neck Syndrome. The result of the study shows that there is a perfect positive correlation between Smartphone Addiction and Text Neck Syndrome.