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

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.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamil Selvi

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


Author(s):  
P. Jegin ◽  
S. Subbulakshmi ◽  
M. Dinesh Kumar ◽  
J. Dayana ◽  
E. Elakiya

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.


Author(s):  
Rina Kumari ◽  
Somesh Raju ◽  
Pragati Sharma ◽  
Raunak Verma ◽  
Prashant Pratap

Background: Diarrhoea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among under-five children. Correct knowledge regarding oral rehydration therapy (ORT) helps prevent morbidity and mortality due to diarrhoea. Our objective was to assess the awareness, knowledge and practice of mothers of under-five children regarding ORT and home management of diarrhoea and effectiveness of pamphlets regarding knowledge and practices of oral rehydration therapy.Methods: A pre-experimental (one group pre-test & post-test) quantitative study conducted at King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, U.P. Subjects selected by purposive sampling technique and pre-test and post test conducted after explain nature of study and distribution of pamphlets containing information about diarrhoea and ORS.Results: Pre-test knowledge score of subjects regarding diarrhoea and oral rehydration showed that 64 percent of mothers having moderately adequate knowledge and 36 percent were having inadequate knowledge. Post-test knowledge score showed Significant improvements, 72.72 percent of subjects having adequate knowledge and 27.27 percent of subjects having moderately adequate knowledge and results were highly significant. Pre-test score of mothers regarding practice of oral rehydration therapy showed that majority (45.45%) of subjects having inadequate knowledge, 41.81% of subjects having moderately adequate knowledge and only 12.72% of mothers having adequate knowledge. Post-test score ct showed significant improvement in their practice regarding diarrhoea and ORS.Conclusion: Mothers were having moderately adequate knowledge about diarrhoea and dehydration. Although most of them could prepare commercially available packets of the O.R.S, but they could not prepare the O.R.S at home. Teaching of mothers about signs of dehydration and preparing and using O.R.S can help to reduce the mortality and morbidity of under five children.


Author(s):  
Elgi MC ◽  
Lekha Viswanath

Background: Hysterectomy is a one of the major operations of surgical treatment in Gynecology. The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Self -Instructional Module (SIM) on knowledge and selected outcome among women undergoing hysterectomy at a tertiary care hospital Kochi.Methods: An experimental approach with a pretest-posttest control group design was used for the study. Forty women posted for hysterectomy were selected by convenience sampling technique. First 20 samples were allotted to experimental group and second 20 to the control group to avoid data contamination. SIM was given to the women in the experimental group after the pretest and post-test of both group was done on the fourth post-operative day. The socio-demographic and clinical data were collected by a semi-structured interview. A semi structured questionnaire was used to assess the pretest and posttest knowledge. The selected outcomes were measured using a ten point visual analogue scale in the fourth postoperative day. Data analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The findings of the study revealed that the pre-test level of knowledge among experimental group was average for 13 (65%), and poor for seven (35%), whereas in post-test 12 (60%) subjects had good knowledge and eight (40%) had average knowledge. The mean post-test score of knowledge in the experimental group (19.95 + 3.268) is higher than the mean pre-test score of knowledge (10.80 + 3.847) and the post-test score of control group (9.5+4.2). These differences in the means were significant at P<0.001. The mean score of all the selected outcomes were less in the experimental group than the control group. The difference in mean score was significant at p <0.001 in variable like pain, head ache, abdominal discomfort, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and at P <0.05 level in variables like pain on surgical site, pain on back, pain on abdomen.Conclusions: Based on the major findings of the study, it was concluded that the self-instructional module on hysterectomy was effective in improving the knowledge of subjects and they felt it more useful in identifying the possible post-operative problems like pain on abdomen, surgical site pain, head ache, abdominal discomfort, insomnia, fatigue and anxiety. And take necessary steps to prevent it. SIM was effective as they could read and clear their doubts at their own place. More over the subjects experienced minimal problems associated with the surgery and subjects verbalized that they felt more comfortable to ask their doubts during the time of post assessment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1387
Author(s):  
Arpita Nag ◽  
Anjali Chaturvedi ◽  
Rina Kumari

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.


2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
N Loganathan

Background & Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behavior, to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour among Adolescents, and to associate the pre-test knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour among adolescents with their selected demographic variables.Materials & Methods: A quantitative evaluative approach with a pre-experimental (one group pre test- post test) design was adopted; the setting of the study was Sri Vidya Mandir College, Salem, Tamilnadu. A Structured Self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of the adolescents. The systematic random sampling technique was used and 60 adolescents involved on Structured Teaching Programme regarding Risk factors and prevention of Suicidal Behaviour by using a Power-point slide presentation followed with pre-test. On 7th day, the post test was conducted. The data collection period of the study was 09.12.2014 to 15.12.2014.Results: The study findings revealed that during Pre-test, the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour among adolescents, 45(75%) had inadequate knowledge, 15(25%) had moderately adequate knowledge and none of them had adequate knowledge. During post test, 23 adolescents (38.33%) had adequate knowledge, 37(61.67%) had moderately adequate knowledge and none of them had inadequate knowledge. The mean score during pre-test was 9.9±3.88 and the mean score during post test was 17.03±4.12. The paired ‘t’ value was 16.84 which were significant at p<0.05 level. Thus it shows that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour among adolescents. There was no significant association found between the pre-test scores on knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour and the selected demographic variables at p<0.05 level. involved.Conclusion: The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective among adolescents to improve the knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behaviour.JCMS Nepal. 2015;11(3):25-29.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Alek Andika ◽  
Heti Ali

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mengetahui kemampuan penulisan teks deskriptif siswa dengan menggunakan metode Think-Talk-Write (TTW), (2) mencari perbedeaan antara siswa yang menggunkan metode Think-Talk-Write (TTW) dan siswa yang tidak menggunakan menggunkan metode Think-Talk-Write. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen dengan menggunakan desain one group pretest-posttest dengan melakukan 2 kali pertemuan untuk treatment, 2 x 40 menit untuk setiap pertemuan. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII SMP Islam Ulil Albab Kebumen yang berjumlah 28 siswa. Sampel penelitian ini menggunakan simple random  ialah semua siswa kelas VII. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen tes yaitu pretest dan posttest. Setelah dilakukan uji-t  terlihat bahwa selisih rata-rata  menunjukan perbedaan signifikan antara hasil dari pretest dan posttest. Hasil rata-rata pada posttest ialah 70,42 lebih besar dari pada nilai score pretets yaitu 51,82. Oleh karena itu dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi Think-Talk-Write mempengaruhi nilai skor menjadi lebih baik dalam pembelajaran menulis teks deskriptif kelas VII SMP Islam Ulil Albab Kebumen. Kata kunci: pengaruh, menulis, teks deskriptif, Think-talk-Write Abstract The aimed of the research are (1) to obtain the information of students’ ability in writing a descriptive text by using Think-Talk-Write (TTW), (2) to find out the information the significant difference in students’ ability in writing descriptive text between the students who are taught by using Think-Talk-Write (TTW) and the students who are not using Think-Talk-Write of seventh grade SMP Islam Ulil Albab Kebumen. The methodology of this research was using one group pretest-posttest design with the treatment in 2 meetings, 2 x 40 minutes for each meeting. The sample was seventh class consisting of 28 students. The sample was taken by using simple random which all member of the population seventh grade. The instruments that used were pre-test and post-test. %.  From the data analysis, the finding showed significant difference between the results it of pre-test and post-test. The mean of the post-test score (70,42) higher than the mean of pre-test score (51,82). It means there is any significance between pre-test and post-test, because the value significance (2-tale) less 0.05, so the null hypothesis was rejected. This implies that Think-Talk-Write was influence in writing descriptive text. Keywords: Influence, Writing, Descriptive text, Think-Talk-Write


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 14-16
Author(s):  
Manjulata Tripathi ◽  

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.


2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-88
Author(s):  
CP Sheetal Samson ◽  
Sangeeta N Kharde

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the knowledge of self-care behavior, identify high-risk behavior among HIV infected women and evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on the knowledge of HIV infected women regarding self-care behavior. Methods The research approach for the study was that of an evaluative one with one group pretest post-test design. The sample size considered for the study was 40 HIV infected women. The sampling technique used for the study was purposive sampling which is a type of nonprobability sampling. The tool used for gathering relevant data was a structured questionnaire on knowledge of self care behavior among HIV infected women. Results Analysis of data was done on the basis of objectives and hypotheses. Data analysis of level of knowledge revealed that during the pretest minimum 5(12.5%) of the HIV infected women had good knowledge of self-care behavior, 28(70%) had average knowledge, while 7(17.5%) had poor knowledge. It was worth noting that only a minimum of 2(5%) women had poor level of positive thinking towards self-care while majority of 21(52.5%) had good level of positive thinking. While assessing the effectiveness of the structured teaching program on self care behavior, the pretest and post-test data analysis revealed the mean post-test score (57 ± 4.7) was higher than the mean pretest score (39 ± 7.7). Analysis of variance showed no homogeneity in the scores of subjects in the different areas of knowledge of self-care behavior and indicated more scope for knowledge gain in the area of health promoting behavior. Conclusion 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 administration of structured teaching program. Thus it was inferred that the structured teaching program was effective and while the gain in knowledge score is commendable, there is still room for improvement.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alifia Marsella ◽  
Iwan Supardi ◽  
Eusabinus Bunau

This research is about the use of Auditory Cohesion Activity to raise students listening ability on advance learner of TEFL. The researcher took sample from Eleventh Grade of SMA SANTUN UNTAN Pontianak in Academic Year 2017-2018. The aim of this research was to find out how effective the use of Auditory Cohesion Activity to raise students listening ability is. In conducting this research, the researcher used a Pre-experimental as the method of the research. This research consisted of 3 phases, namely; pre-test, treatment, and post-test.  The researcher provided the material and the media that needed in this research. The English teacher of SMA SANTUN led the students did the test and the treatment. The finding of this research shows that there was an improvement on students listening ability through Auditory Cohesion Activity. The effectiveness of Auditory Cohesion Activity on students listening ability could be seen from students’ activity through the whole auditory cohesion activity phase and students’ test score. It has shown by the result of post-test which was higher than pre-test. Before the treatment was given, the mean score of pre-test was 26.40. After they had been given treatment the mean score of students’ post-test is 46.30. From the data analysis, the result of the effect size computation is 3.8. It is higher than 0.5. It means that the use of auditory cohesion activity gave a significant effect, to increase students listening ability.


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