Effectiveness of video assisted teaching module on knowledge regarding maternal and child health programmes among B.Sc (N) final year students at selected nursing colleges at Puducherry

Abstract

Introduction: Maternal and Child mortality is a global issue and World Health Organization recommends the use of Maternal and Child Health services to improve women's and babies' health during pregnancy and childbirth. Aim of the study: The main objective of the study to assess the existing level of knowledge regarding maternal and child health programmes among B.Sc.(N) final year students. Methodology: A quantitative research approach was adopted for the present study. The sample size for this study was 200 B.Sc (N) final year students who was selected using convenience sampling technique. Results: The present study revealed that in pre-test those students having 112(56%) inadequate knowledge and moderate knowledge 88 (44%), after completing video assisted teaching programme lets conduct post-test students gather knowledge in maternal and child health 128 (64%) having adequate knowledge and 72 (36%) moderate knowledge. Conclusion: The present study concludes that the pretest level of knowledge was inadequate and in the posttest majority of the subjects have adequate level of knowledge.