scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Demonstration Method on Knowledge regardingNeonatal Care among Primi Postnatal Mothersin Selected CHC of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
Manjulata Tripathi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Neonatal Care ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of demonstration method on knowledge regarding neonatal care among primi postnatal mothers. Method: An experimental research approach was used to determine the effectiveness of demonstration method on the level of knowledge regarding neonatal care among primi postnatal mothers in selected CHC, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The sample consisted of 60 primi postnatal mothers who met the sampling criteria. The participants were interviewed using structured questionnaires with multiple items including socio-demographic profile, parity, and gestational age at initial antenatal care, knowledge regarding neonatal care, thermoregulation, eye care, and skin care. A pre and post-test were used to assess their knowledge regarding neonatal care. Result: The pre-test showed that most of the respondents (42 (70%)) had inadequate knowledge, 13 (21.66%) respondents had moderate knowledge, and only 5 (8.33%) mothers had adequate knowledge. After educational intervention, the level of knowledge of mothers increased, i.e. about 36 (60%) respondents gained adequate knowledge regarding neonatal care while 16 (26.66%) acquired a moderate level of knowledge. Conclusion: The study proved that demonstration method can be useful to primi postnatal mothers for increasing their knowledge regarding neonatal care.

The Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module On Knowledge Regarding HIV Among Drivers (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamil Selvi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

BACKGROUND HIV infection is one of the most leading infections in the world. According to WHO HIV constitutes to be a major global public health issue, having claimed almost 33 million so far. There were an estimation of 38.0 million people living with the HIV at the end of 2019. As a result of concerted international efforts to respond to HIV , coverage of services has been steadily increasing. In 2019, 68% of adults and 53% of children living with HIV globally were receiving lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is no cure of HIV infections , however effective antiretroviral drugs can the control of virus and help onward transmission to other people. The knowledge regarding HIV infections in the public is a not much. The study focuses on the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding the HIV among the drivers in Kancheepuram, Chennai. The objectives of the study was to assess the pre and post test of the self instructional module. For the study 60 samples were adopted by purposive sampling technique. The pre test was conducted by giving the structured questionnare then the module was given and then the post assessment was conducted. The study was conducted for 1 week. In the pre assessment 52(86.7%) were having inadequate knowledge and 8(13.3%) had moderately inadequate knowledge. In the post test 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10(16.67%) has adequate knowledge. The effectivess of self instructional module was calculated by the paired t test (t=12.880) was found to be statistically highly significant at p<0.001 OBJECTIVE To assess the pre test level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. (2)To determine the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV among drivers. (3)To find the association between the level of knowledge with their selected demographic variables METHODS Quantative research approach and pre experimental one group pre test post test design was used to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV to drivers. After obtaining permission from Saveetha College Of Nursing , the investigator selected 60 drivers by using purposive sampling technique. The sample who met the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique . The investigator introduced and explained the purpose of the study to the samples and obtain the written confirmed. The purpose of the study were explained to the drivers. Section A: It consist of the demographic variables which include Age, sex, education. Occupation, monthly income, religion, marital status, type of family and dietary pattern.Section B- It consist 25 multiple choice questions to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module. RESULTS The drivers most of them 26(43.3%) were in the age group of 41 – 50 years, all 60(100%) were male, 45(75%) were private employee, 21(35%) had monthly income of 9000 – 11000 and above 11000 respectively, 45(75%) were married, 32(53.3%) belonged to nuclear family 45(75%) were non-vegetarian. Section B : Assess the pretest level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. The finding of the pretest 52(86.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 8(13.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge. Whereas in the post test, 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10( 16.67%) had adequate knowledge on HIV among drivers CONCLUSIONS The findings revealed that the existing level of knowledge on HIV among drivers was improve the knowledge about HIV to be effective awareness by administered self instructional module

scholarly journals A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Instructional Teaching Programme on Level of Knowledge and Practices of Prevention of Pneumonia among Mothers of under Five Children in Selected Villages, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
P. Jegin ◽  
S. Subbulakshmi ◽  
M. Dinesh Kumar ◽  
J. Dayana ◽  
E. Elakiya
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean

Back ground: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effects of instructional teaching programme (ITP) on knowledge and practices of mothers regarding prevention of pneumonia in children, Pooncherry, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.Objectives of the study were to assess the effectiveness of ITP on prevention of pneumonia on level of knowledge and practices among mothers of under five children. Materials and Methods: Non probability purposive technique was adopted for this study. Samples who met inclusion criteria were participated in the study. Self-structured interview schedule for knowledge  and structured rating scale for practices were used to collect the data. Results: The study results shows that in the pre test 15.13 % of the mothers had adequate knowledge, 24.34 % of the mothers were had moderately adequate knowledge and 60.53 % of the mothers had inadequate knowledge and  and in post test 63.17% of mothers were had adequate knowledge, 28.94% of the mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and very few (8.55% ) mothers had inadequate knowledge. Pre test practices score shows that 63.82 % of the mothers had less desirable practice, 22.37% of the mothers had moderate desirable practices and 13.81% were had highly desirable practices whereas in the post test 63.82% of them had highly desirable practice, 23.03% of them had moderate desirable practices and 13.16% of them had less desirable practices. The mean pretest knowledge score was 5.45 ± 1.47 and the mean posttest knowledge score was 8.49 ± 0.71 and the t value was 15.17, it shows that statistically there was an improvement in the post test knowledge score. The mean pretest practice score was 22.38 ± 2.76, the mean posttest practice score was 43.64 ±1.97 and the t value was 13.35, it shows that statistically there was a significant improvement in the post test practice score. The instructional teaching programme on prevention of pneumonia was statistically effective in promoting the knowledge and desirable practices among mothers.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding among mothers of under two-years children

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1387
Author(s):  
Arpita Nag ◽  
Anjali Chaturvedi ◽  
Rina Kumari
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Breast Milk Substitutes ◽  
Evaluative Research

Background: The basic food of infant is mother’s milk. Breastfeeding is the most effective way to provide a baby with a caring environment and complete food. It meets the nutritional as well as emotional and psychological needs of the infant. But there is tendency to replace the natural means of infant feeding and introduction of breast milk substitutes. So, breastfeeding deserves encouragement from all concerned in the welfare of children.Methods: A quantitative evaluative research approach and Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used. By using purposive sampling technique total 65 mothers of under two years children admitted in selected wards i.e.; pediatric and maternity ward at V.P.I.M.S., Lucknow, were selected to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding. Written permission was obtained from the authorities of Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, where the study was conducted.Results: In pre-test the majority of mothers, 50.80% had moderate knowledge, 40.00% of mothers had inadequate knowledge whereas 9.20% of mothers had adequate knowledge. In post-test majority 92.30% mothers had adequate knowledge, 7.70% mothers had moderate knowledge whereas none of the mothers had inadequate knowledge.Conclusions: The study concluded that after the distribution of information booklet on knowledge regarding breastfeeding mothers of under two-years children have gained their knowledge.

scholarly journals To Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Effect of Massage Therapy in Reducing Labor Pain

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
Sudha A Raddi ◽  
Simer Preet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the knowledge of 3rd year GNM students regarding effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain before and after the implementation of self-instructional module. To evaluate the effect of self-instructional module in enhancing the knowledge of 3rd year GNM students regarding the effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain and to compare the knowledge of samples regarding the effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain in relation to selected demographic variables (age at 12th std. education, medium of 12th std. education, percentage of 1st and 2nd year GNM exam, number of attempts, location of house and mother education). Methods The research approach for the study was that of an evaluative one with one group pre- and post-test design. The sample size considered for the study was 50 general nursing and midwifery students. The sampling technique used for the study was convenience sampling, which is a type of nonprobability sampling. The tool used for gathering relevant data was a structured questionnaire on knowledge of effect of massage therapy in reducing labor pain. Results Analysis of data was done on the basis of objectives and hypotheses. Data analysis of level of knowledge revealed that during pretest, no student had highly adequate knowledge of effect of massage therapy on labor pain, 9 (18%) had moderately adequate knowledge, while 41(82%) had inadequate knowledge. It was worth noting during post-test, where no student had inadequate knowledge and majority of 50 (100%) had highly adequate knowledge. While assessing the effectiveness of the structured instructional module on effect of massage therapy on labor pain, the pre-test and post-test data analysis by using Wilcoxon signed rank test revealed the mean post-test score (27.88 ± 1.27) was higher than the mean pre-test score (13.14 ± 2.93). Since the calculated z-value was 6.16 and p-value was 0.00, thus proving that p < 0.05 (data was analyzed using SPSS software). Conclusions Based on the analyses, the following inference was drawn. There was evident increase in the knowledge scores in all the areas included in the study after the administration of self-instructional module. Thus, it was inferred that the structured teaching program was effective and while the knowledge gain score is commendable, there is still room for improvement.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Breast Self Examination among Women in Selected Rural Area at Villupuram District

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
M. Porselvi ◽  
M. Muthamizh ◽  
E. Pathima
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Test Level

Aim: The study aims to create awareness among women regarding incidence, risk factors, clinical symptoms, prevention and management of Breast Cancer through Breast self examination. Objectives: i) To assess the pre and post test level of knowledge regarding Breast self examination among women. ii) to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding Breast self examination among women. iii) to find the association between post test level of knowledge regarding breast self examination among women with their demographic variables. Methods Material: A quantitative research approach - experimental - pre- experimental-one group- pre -test post-test research design was adopted. 30 samples were selected for the study by using non probable-purposive sampling technique. Results: the study findings shows that in pre test level of knowledge among 30 samples 25(83.4%) had inadequate knowledge and 5(16.6%) had moderate adequate knowledge. In post test level of knowledge among 30 sample 8(26.6%) had moderate adequate knowledge and 22(73%) had adequate knowledge. Conclusion: the study concluded that, video assisted teaching programme regarding breast self examination was effective on improving the knowledge level among women in selected settings of rural area. Keywords: Breast Cancer, Breast self examination, Video assisted teaching.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Pregnancy Related Specific Emotions and It’s Management among Primigravida women Residing in a Selected Community, Bailhongal, Belagavi District

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gauravva M. ◽  
Arpana Sanadi
Keyword(s):  
Social Role ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Pregnancy in woman’s life brings many perspective changes. For the first-time mothers, which initiates a new social role, and they experience motherhood. Pregnancy happenings take place both emotionally and physically in mothers. The changes like neuroendocrine and biological that occur during pregnancy have profound psychological effects on expectant mothers. The pregnancy brings many emotions that play a very vital role in the development of the fetus during pregnancy. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programs on pregnancy-related specific emotions, and it’s management among Primigravida women. Methodology is a quantitative evaluative study was conducted among 60 Primigravida women of selected community, Bailhongal. The pre-experimental, one-group pre-test, and post-test research design was selected. Results: In the pre-test, the majority of the Primigravida women had 56.7% inadequate knowledge and 38.3% had moderate knowledge. After administration of structured teaching programme, 66.7% of the subjects had adequate knowledge; 23.3% had moderate knowledge and only 10% had inadequate knowledge regarding Pregnancy-related specific emotions, and it’s management in the post-test. The overall analysis of level of knowledge of Primigravida women regarding Pregnancy-related specific emotions and its management showed that mean knowledge scores of the subjects at pre-test were 13.75 (45.83%) found to be inadequate knowledge regarding Pregnancy-related specific emotions and its management. After administration of structured teaching program, mean knowledge scores of the subjects at post-test were 23.5 (78.33%) found to be significant. Conclusion: Findings of the study show that there was a significant difference in pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of Primigravida women. From this, it is concluded that the structured teaching program is effective in improving the level of knowledge of Primigravida women. And there was

scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Utilization of Crash Cart Trolley among III-B.Sc. Nursing Students at Selected College Villupuram

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
S. Aruna ◽  
Kalaimathy K. ◽  
G.Sivasakthi Raman
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Academic Year

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding utilization of crash cart trolley among III -B.Sc Nursing students at selected college, Villupuram Objectives: To assess the knowledge on utilization of crash cart trolley among III-year, B.Sc [N] students. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding utilization of crash cart trolley among III year, B.Sc [N] students. To find the association between the post-test knowledge regarding utilization of crash cart trolley among III year, B.Sc [N] students with their selected socio-demographic variables. Methodology: A Pre experimental design with pre-test and post-test without control group was undertaken from E.S College of nursing. The population of the study consists of B.Sc (N) III Year students at E.S. College of nursing. Results: The structured questionnaire was used to computed the data. The statistics shows the following results. Level of knowledge in pre-test 80% of students having inadequate knowledge, 20% of students having moderate knowledge, 0% of students having adequate knowledge. Level of knowledge in post-test 0% of students having inadequate knowledge, 10% of students having moderate knowledge, 90% of students having adequate knowledge. There was significant with gender and source of information. There was no association between age, previous academic year percentage, previous exposure to crash cart trolley. Conclusion: The present study assessed the knowledge regarding crash cart trolley in pre-test. After providing structured teaching programme on utilization of crash cart trolley there is a significant improvement on knowledge of students regarding crash cart trolley. The study assessed the knowledge among students and they are gained in knowledge about crash cart trolley. The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving in the knowledge regarding crash cart trolley. Keywords: Utilization of Crash Cart Trolley

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge regarding Basic Life Support among GNM Student Nurses in Selected College of Jammu

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Mir Uzma Ashraf ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Life Threatening

Background: Basic Life Support (BLS) is a level of medical care which is used for victims with life threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital. The techniques in BLS are mainly focused on airway maintenance, breathing and circulation. At least doctors, nursing and paramedical staff are expected to know about it as they are frequently facing the life threatening situations and the knowledge of BLS will definitely be useful. Methods: Quantitative research approach was used with one group pre-test post-test design. The study takes place at Rajiv Gandhi College of nursing and Kawa Institute of Paramedical Sciences. 50 students of GNM were selected by simple random sampling. Self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: The Information booklet was found effective in pre-test 24% of the study subjects were having inadequate knowledge, 76% subjects were having moderate knowledge and 0% subjects have adequate knowledge regarding basic life supportin post-test 0% of the study subjects were having inadequate knowledge, 0% of the subjects were having moderate knowledge and 100% of the subjects were having adequate knowledge regarding basic life support after information booklet. Conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that the information booklet on knowledge regarding basic life support was effective in improving the knowledge level among GNM student nurses of selected college Jammu.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Level of Knowledge on Autism among the Mothers of Toddlers in Selected Village, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
M. Nandhini ◽  
T. R. Manjula ◽  
M. Maria Auxilli Jenifer
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Prior Permission ◽  
Data Collection Procedure

Background: Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Mothers of toddlers should have knowledge on Autism to identify the child in earlier age and to treat the child. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers of toddlers. The objectives were to find out the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers and to find out the association between the level of knowledge on autism and selected demographic variables of the mothers of toddlers. Materials and Methods: A non-experimental, descriptive study was conducted. The sampling technique was snow ball sampling technique with the sample of 50 mothers of toddlers and questionnaires were formulated, a structured interview schedule was used to assess the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers of toddlers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the collected data. The data collection procedure was done for period of 2 weeks. The study was initiated after obtaining prior permission from the concern authorities. Results: The findings of this study revealed that 44% of the mothers of toddlers had inadequate knowledge, 44% had moderately adequate knowledge and only 2% had adequate knowledge on autism. There was significant association between level of knowledge and demographic variables such as age, occupation and previous knowledge on Autism of mothers of toddlers.

scholarly journals Improved health education for pregnant women in performing antenatal care in the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 526-533
Author(s):  
Lestari Sudaryanti ◽  
Amellia Mardhika ◽  
Arina Qona’ah ◽  
Anestasia Pangestu Mei Tyas ◽  
Muhammad Ardian Cahya Laksana
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Score Card ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

COVID-19 has been declared by WHO as a global pandemic. COVID-19 affects various lines of human life, especially the health aspect. East Java has ranked second in the COVID-19 cases in Indonesia. One of the efforts made to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is through clean and healthy activities and behaviors stay at home causes people to be limited in their activities except for very important purposes, especially activities for pregnant women. Pregnant women must and should carry out regular antenatal care checks. COVID-19 causes anxiety problems and worries for pregnant women to leave the house, including having pregnancy checks. But the mother is also worried about the condition and development of the fetus. This will increase the risk of maternal and infant mortality and the SDGs target in the third objective will not be met. This community service aims to provide knowledge related to antenatal care to high-risk using Poedji Rochyati Score Card (score 6-10) and very high-risk pregnant women (score 12) during the COVID-19 period. The method used in the implementation of this community service is material from resource persons, implementation of health education, and evaluation. The pregnant women were very enthusiastic about participating in this event, it was seen from the questions given to the team and vice versa. The results of the questionnaire show that there are differences in the level of knowledge of pregnant women for pre-test and post-test.

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