A study to evaluate the effectiveness of assertiveness skill training program on level of assertiveness among primary health workers in a rural private hospital, Coimbatore

Abstract

Background: Assertiveness has the potential to help individuals to demonstrate constructive social behaviors and suitable social interactions with others and improve their problem solving ability and self-awareness.Methods: Pre experimental (One group pre-test post-test design).Results and Discussion: In pre-test 9 (90%) of primary health workers were found to be Non-assertive whereas, in post-test 8 (80%) were found to be Assertive. The calculated value of assertiveness skill training program was 4.58 is more than the table value 2.26 at p<0.05. Hence, it shows the effectiveness of assertiveness skill training program on level of assertiveness among primary health workers in a rural private hospital.Conclusion: Nurse educators have a crucial role within the development and implementation of assertiveness training/education programs for primary health workers.