scholarly journals A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAM ON THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MENARCHE AMONG PRE-PUBERTAL GIRLS AT SELECTED HIGH SCHOOLS IN URBAN AREA AT UDAIPUR

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
SARIKA SAMSON ◽  
DIGPAL SINGH CHUNDAWAT ◽  
HARIBALA PALIWAL
Keyword(s):  
Test Score ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Pituitary Hormones ◽  
Knowledge Assessment ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Research Hypothesis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean

Objective: Menarche is the culmination of a series of physiological and anatomical process of puberty such as secretion of estrogen by ovaries in response to pituitary hormones. When menarche occurs, it confirms that the girl has had a gradual estrogen induced growth of uterus, the fluctuations of hormone levels can result in changes of adequacy of blood supply to the parts of the endometrium. Methods: The method adopted for the present study was evaluative approach. In this study, samples were drawn using non-probability convenient sampling method. Results: The result showed that the calculated value is greater than the table value at 0.05 levels. Hence, the research hypothesis (H1) is accepted that there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge score. With regard to the knowledge assessment, the mean pre-test score was 11.33 and mean post-test score 18.81. The paired value of pre-test and post-test score was 7.48. This indicated that the planned teaching program (PTP) was effective. Conclusion: Further, effectiveness of PTP was tested by inferential statistics using the paired “t”-test. A significant difference was found between pre-and post-test knowledge scores of respondents indicating significant increase in knowledge after PTP. Hence, research hypothesis H1 was accepted and PTP was found to be effective in improving the knowledge of pre-pubertal girls regarding menarche.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programe on Knowledge regarding Tuberculosis and Dots Therapy among staff nurses workers in selected hospital of Visnagar City

2021 ◽  
pp. 358-360
Author(s):  
Daxaben Patel ◽  
Khushbu Patel
Keyword(s):  
Test Score ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Short Course ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Directly Observed Treatment ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Tuberculosis is one of the most prominent mycobacterium diseases known to humankind. Increasing cases world-wide led to the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring a global Emergency in April 1993. Despite the availability of „tools‟ for controlling TB, programs have been unable to sustain high cure rate. As a consequence of this, and the increasing problems of drug resistance, the International community, through the WHO, has developed and launched the Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) strategy. Directly Observed Treatment, Short course chemotherapy is a strategy to ensure cure by providing the most effective medicine and confirming that it is taken. It is the only strategy which has been documented to be effective Worldwide on a program basis. Design: A quantitative approach using pre-experimental pre-test post-test design with one group. Participants: 50 Staff Nurses were selected using Non-Probability purposive sampling technique in Mehsana District. Interventions: Structured teaching was given to the Staff Nurses. Tool: Self Structured Questionnaire was used to assess the level of Knowledge regarding tuberculosis and dots therapy among staff nurses. Results: The research study shows that in pre test (20%) of sample had a poor knowledge (score 1-10) regarding knowledge about tuberculosis and dots therapy, while average knowledge (score 11-20) was observed in 46% of the sample and (34%) of sample having good (20-41) knowledge score. And in the post test (0%) of sample had a poor knowledge (score 1-10) regarding knowledge about tuberculosis and dots therapy, while average knowledge (score 11-20) was observed in (18%) of the sample and (82%) of sample having good (20-41) knowledge score. And the comparison between pre test and post test observation score regarding knowledge of tuberculosis and dots therapy. The mean pre test observation score was 16.4 and the mean post test score was the 23, and the Standard Deviation was 5.64 in pre test and 7.67 in post test score, also the calculated “t”value was 4.20 was greater than the table value at 0.05 level of significance. The structured teaching was effective in increasing the Knowledge regarding tuberculosis and dots therapy among staff nurses. Chi-square test to associate the level of knowledge and selected demographic variable. Conclusion: The findings of the study indicate that structured teaching programme is effective in increase knowledge regarding tuberculosis and dots therapy among staff nurses.

scholarly journals Perbandingan Efektivitas Penyuluhan Demam Berdarah Dengue dengan Metode Role Play dan Metode Permainan Simulasi terhadap Perilaku Ibu tentang DBD di Kecamatan Medan Deli

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Novita Hasiani Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Vector Control ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
T Test ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Paired T Test

Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Indonesia is a “re-emerging infectious disease”. DHF can be prevented by vector control. Human behavior is very influential on dengue vector control, namely the cleanliness of the house and activities. In 2017, DHF cases in Indonesia were 59,047 cases. In North Sumatra Province, there were 5,327 cases, in Medan City as many as 1216 cases, with Medan Deli District as the sub-district with the most cases, with 100 cases. Objective: This study aims to see the improvement of mother's behavior by using the roleplay method and simulation games. Methods: The research is a quasi-experimental non-equivalent group design. The target population is mothers who live in Medan Deli District. The selection of research subjects by purposive sampling, with the number of subjects in each group is 15 people. This study uses the method of role play and games as a comparison method, with a questionnaire as a measuring tool. Paired t-test to see the increase in the mean of each group, and unpaired t-test to see the difference in the mean value. Results: The results of the paired t-test data analysis found that these two methods showed significant results, with p values ​​of 0.000 and 0.001 with a mean increase in the role play method of 1.40 and the game method of 1.53. The unpaired t-test was found to have a significant difference between the average post-test scores between the role play method and the game method, the mean post-test score for the role-play method was found to be lower than the post-test score for the game method. Conclusions: Counseling using the role play method and games provides significant results in increasing maternal behavior about DHF. The game method shows a greater average increase than the role play method.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Using Selfie Photos on Improving Students’ Ability to Express the Fact: a Case of The Seventh Grade Students of SMP Negeri 1 Kragan Rembang

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Azizah
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Test Score ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Learning English

The objectives of the study are: 1) To find out the ability to express the fact of the students taught using selfie photos. 2) To find out the ability to express the fact of the students taught without selfie photos. 3) To find out the significant differences of the ability to express the fact between the students taught using selfie photos and those taught without selfie photos. The study uses descriptive quantitative research. The population of this research is the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Kragan Rembang. The writer takes VII I as experimental group that consists of 36 students and VII D as control group that consists of 36 students as sample. The writer found that the mean score for experimental group in pre-test is 71.44, and after this class is given a treatment by using selfie photos, the result of post-test is 81.33. The mean score for control group in pre-test is 70.22, and the post-test score is 73.89. The writer uses t-test formula to know the significant difference of the ability to express the fact between the students taught using selfie photos and those taught without using selfie photos. The t-test score is 3.455 for 5 percent (0.05) alpha level of significance. The percentage of t-table 5% is 1.99. The calculation shows that t-test is higher than t-table (3.455>1.99). It shows that there is significant difference of the ability to express the fact of the seventh grade studentsat SMP Negeri 1 Kragan Rembang those taught using selfie photos and those taught without using selfie photos. It can be concluded that selfie photos as a media in improving the ability to express the fact of the students is effective. Selfie Photos makes the students active and enjoy in learning English in the classroom. So, the writer suggests to all of the teacher in general to apply selfie photos media in teaching learning process, especially in learning English.

scholarly journals TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON POST-OPERATIVE SELF-CARE AMONG CATARACT PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 2997-3000
Author(s):  
Pratiksha Kamdi
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Cataract Patient ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cataract Patients

Cataract is a significant cause of preventable blindness and vision impairment worldwide and is expected to pose a growing obstacle to health care systems as the population ages worldwide due to increased life expectancies. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To assess the existing knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching program on post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To associate post knowledge score with demographic variables. The study was based on a descriptive evaluative research approach. The population was all post-operative cataract patients. The subject consisted of 60. Study shows that in pre-test 27(45%) of subjects are having poor level of knowledge score, 32(53.33%) were having an average level of knowledge score, 1(6.66%) were having good, were having an excellent level of knowledge 0(0%), knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patient. And the minimum score is 1, the maximum score is 9, the mean score is 5.07±1.755 and mean percentage is 31.6876%. In post-test 0(0%) of subjects are having poor level of knowledge score, 0(0%) were having an average level of knowledge score, 25(41.66%) were having good, were having an excellent level of knowledge 35(58.33%) knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patient. And the minimum score is 10, the maximum score is 15, the mean score is 12.87±1.321, and the mean percentage is 80.4375%. The shows that there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores interpreting effective planned teaching on knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patients. The mean value of the pre-test is 5.07 and post-test is 12.87 and standard deviation values of the pre-test are 1.755 and the post-test is 1.321. The calculated t-value is 31.754 and the tabulated t- value is 2.02 and the p-value is 0.000. the study was concluded that a planned teaching program is an effective method to improve the knowledge among the patients.

scholarly journals Effect of Two Educational Interventions Regarding the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries on Mothers of 8-Year-Old Children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Razeghi ◽  
Simin Zahra Mohebbi1 ◽  
Mohammad Mahmoudi ◽  
Mina Ahmadian ◽  
Mohammad Javad Kharazifard
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Traumatic Dental Injuries ◽  
And Control ◽  
Dental Injuries

Objectives: This study evaluated the effect of two educational interventions on knowledge and self-reported practice of mothers of 8-year-old children regarding emergency management of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). Materials and Methods: Six public elementary schools (girls and boys) in Tehran were randomly selected. The mothers of 8-year-old students at each school were randomly assigned to three groups: intervention by poster, intervention by pamphlet, and control. An anonymous valid and reliable questionnaire, including demographics, previous experience on TDIs, mothers’ knowledge, and self-reported practice about emergency management of TDIs was provided to the mothers. After collecting the questionnaires, educational interventions by poster and pamphlet with similar contents regarding step-by-step emergency management of TDIs were performed for the target groups. Three months after the interventions, the same questionnaire was completed by the mothers. The results of pre-test and post-test were compared. Results: Totally, 201 mothers participated in this study. The mean knowledge score significantly increased in the pamphlet group after the intervention, while this change was not significant in the poster and control groups (P>0.05). The mean knowledge score was significantly higher in the pamphlet group than the poster group (P=0.009). The mean self-reported practice score significantly increased after the intervention in both intervention groups (P<0.05) but not in the control group. There was no significant difference in the mean self-reported practice score between the two intervention groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: Both pamphlet and poster were equally effective in improving the self-reported practice of mothers regarding TDIs, which highlights the significance of educating mothers. 

scholarly journals Effect of Pro-iCo Module towards Students’ Achievements on Chemical Bonding

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 748-756
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Chemical Bonding ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Teaching Module ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Malaysian Students

The deterioration of Malaysian students’ achievements in Science subject is an alarming issue. Malaysian students’ enrolment in STEM at upper secondary schools has gradually declining. Effective STEM teaching materials developed by using appropriate teaching approach for improving students’ achievements in STEM field, particularly Chemistry is urgently needed. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the teaching module towards students’ achievements on chemical bonding. Pro-iCo Module was designed and developed by the researcher based on STEM-5E learning cycle constructivist approach via ADDIE model. This study used a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design.. A total of 30 form four Chemistry students were selected purposively from one of the secondary schools in Johor Bahru. The instruments used in this research were (i) Pro-iCo Module Evaluation Questionnaire (Pro-iCo MEQ) (ii) Chemical Bonding Achievement Test (CBAT). Descriptive analysis and inferential analysis (Paired Sample Ttest) were used in analysing the data collected. Based on the findings of the Pro-iCo MEQ, the teachers agreed that the Pro-iCo Module has fulfilled all the criteria of evaluation aspects. The findings of CBAT revealed a significant difference (with the value of 22.57) between the mean of pre-test score and the mean of post-test score. The statistical analysis of Paired Sample T-test indicated that students scored significantly higher (p < 0.05) in the post-test than in the pre-test. It can be concluded that the implementation of Pro-iCo Module has significant positive impact on students achievements in chemical bonding. Hence, Pro-iCo Module could be used as an appropriate teaching module by teachers in implementing STEM approach at schools for enhancing students’ achievement in chemistry.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING SERIES OF PICTURES AS MEDIA TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY AT STORYTELLING: A CASE OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 2 PURWODADI

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Khoiruddin
Keyword(s):  
Test Score ◽  
T Test ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Terms

The objectives of this research are (1) to find out the speaking ability of SMA Negeri 2 Rembang students before being taught using series pictures of storytelling, (2) to find out the speaking ability of SMA Negeri 2 Purwodadi students after being taught using series pictures of storytelling, and (3) to find out whether or not there is a significant difference of speaking ability of SMA Negeri 2 Purwodadi students before and after being taught using series pictures of storytelling.This study uses Experimental method. The number of populations in this research is30 students. The method of data collection is spoken test. First the writer gives pre-test to the students and scores. Second the writer gives a treatment for two meetings at this time, the writer implements the series pictures in classroom activities. At last, the writer gives the students a post test. The data analysis reveals that the mean of pre-test score is 61,03 ; it is at fair level. The mean of post-test score is 76,1 ; it is at good level. Then the result of t-test is9,71, and the t-table of 30 students is2,04. The result of t-test is higher than t-table. Based on research analysis, the writer takes conclusions: first the speaking ability of the students before being taught using series pictures of storytelling is fair, second the speaking ability of the students after being taught using series pictures of storytelling is good, and last there is significant improvement of English speaking ability of the students taught by using series pictures of storytelling. The writer also suggests to all of teachers of senior high school. It is better for them to use the media of series pictures of storytelling to improve the students’ speaking ability. It is for the simple reason that a series pictures are a media to improve the speaking ability at storytelling. The writer also suggests to the students that the study is as recommendation to motivate the students in improving the students’ speaking ability. The students are encouraged to give their opinions, ideas and imagination about the presented pictures. Definition of key terms (1) series picture A picture is an illustration of pictures that can be used as a two dimensional visual representation of percent, place, or things. (2) Media is any extension of man which allows him to affect other people who are not in face to face with him. (3) Story telling is In this research storytelling is used to improve the students’ speaking ability. It caused that storytelling can improve the ideas and imagines their story and express it by telling the story. It helps the students to speak and talk active.

scholarly journals The effects of authentic materials on students’ writing of procedural text

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Zulida Arifa
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Procedural Text

<p>The objective of the study was to find whether there was a significant difference between the students taught using authentic materials and the students taught using non-authentic materials on the students’ writing score. The quasi-experimental design was applied in this study. The population was all the tenth year students at MAN Model Palangka Raya. The samples were determined using purposive sampling. The samples were XA as the experiment group and XB as the control group. The collected data were obtained from test and documentation. The main data were analyzed using t<sub>test </sub>formula and SPSS 17.0. The results showed that the mean of pre-test score in experiment group was 59.76 and the mean of post-test score was 72.9. The value difference of both means was 13.14. The mean of pre-test score in control group was 53.8 and the mean of post-test score was 58. The value difference of both means was 4.2. It means that teaching writing procedural text using authentic materials was more effective than teaching writing procedural text using non-authentic materials because the authentic materials taught was appropriate with the level of students’ ability in this study.</p>

scholarly journals A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME REGARDING STEM CELLS AMONG ELIGIBLE COUPLES IN SELECTED AREAS OF AHMEDABAD

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 805-808
Author(s):  
Hari Mohan Singh ◽  
◽  
Hina Patel ◽  
Hemangi Chaudhari ◽  
Group D ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Cord Blood ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Blood Stem Cells ◽  
Cord Blood Stem Cells ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Stem cells have tremendous promise to helping us to understand and treat a range of various diseases, injuries and other health related conditions. Their potential is evident in the use of cord blood stem cells to treat diseases of the blood, A cord blood stem cells therapy has saved the lives of thousands of children with leukemia and can be seen in the use of stem cells for tissue grafts to treat diseases or injury to the bone, skin and surface of the eye. Materials and Methods: This pre-experimental study was conducted on eligible couples with sample size of age between 15-45 years, willingness to participate in study in selected areas of Ahmedabad. The investigator adopted purposive technique to select sample. Data was collected using 4 demographic variables & 20 questionnaires regarding stem cells, its uses, diseases treated by stem cells & stem cell banking were included. A pre-test was conducted on 40 samples after which the planned teaching programme was implemented followed by the post test. Result: Data gathered was analyzed and interpreted using both experimental and inferential statistics. The mean and SD of pre-test was 5.725 and 1.3957, whereas the mean and SD of post- test was 16.25 and 1.1036, the calculated t value was greater than tabulated t value. Hence the null hypothesis was rejected and the research hypothesis was accepted. The result shows that when planned teaching program was given to eligible couples age group people, they achieve the best scores. Conclusion: This Study intends to assess the effectiveness on plan teaching program regarding stem cells among eligible couple in selected areas of Ahmedabad. This Study reveals that the post-test knowledge score is higher than the pre-test knowledge score regarding stem cells storage, stem cells banking among the eligible couple.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INFORMATION BOOKLET ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF BIRTH SPACING

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Tintu Chacko ◽  
Philomena Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Birth Spacing ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Score Range

AbstractThe study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding the importance of birth spacing among primi para mothers from 01.08.2011 to 31.10.2011. An evaluative approach with one group pre test post test design was used for the study. 60 samples were selected using purposive sampling method. The present study was conducted in Justice K.S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Distribution of primipara mothers according to their level of knowledge showed that 49 (81.7%) had poor knowledge score [score range 0-12], 11(18.3%) had average knowledge [score range 13-25] and none of them had good knowledge [score range 26-37]. The Mean knowledge score in the pre-test was 7.96 which had increased after administration of the information booklet, with mean knowledge score in the post-test by 31.15. A significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge was found (t=28.945, P < 0.05) among the primi para mothers by providing an information booklet. There was significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables such as educational status, income and previous knowledge.

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