Effectiveness of video assisted teaching Programme on knowledge, attitude and practices Regarding management of common minor discomforts of pregnancy Among primigravida mothers along with their caregivers at selected PHC, Kolar

Abstract

Introduction Being pregnant is a normal event in a woman's life; each pregnancy is different for each woman and will be sufficiently new for her. The physiological and anatomical Pregnancy changes are linked to minor discomforts, amongst pregnant women. Self-control about small aches and pains and behaviors throughout pregnancy is advantageous for expectant mothers, hence the focus on teaching the women on the management of Common minor discomforts along their Caregivers is essential. Objectives: 1. Assess the existing knowledge, attitude and practice on Management of Common minor discomforts of pregnancy among Primigravida mothers along with their care givers by using Structured Knowledge Questionnaire, Attitude rating scale and Practice Checklist. 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the assisted teaching programme on knowledge, attitude and practices on management of Common minor discomforts of pregnancy among Primigravida mothers along with their Caregivers by comparing pre-test and post-test Knowledge, Attitude, and practice scores. 3.Find out the correlation between knowledge and attitude, knowledge and practice, and attitude and practice among Primigravida mothers along with their Caregivers. 4.To determine the association of post test scores of knowledge, attitude and practice with selected socio demographic variables on Management of Common minor discomforts of pregnancy among primigravida mothers along their Care givers. x Methodology This study was one group pre-test and post-test design. The sample for the study was primigravida mothers attending Primary Health Centre, Kolar who met the inclusion criteria. The total subjects included in this study were 200 primigravida mothers. The data collection tool consists of socio-demographic variables and a structured questionnaire, an Attitude questionnaire, and practices on the management of minor discomforts during pregnancy. The tool was validated by 10 experts reliability of tool is checked by the test-retest method and the obtained ‘r value is r =0.83. Ethical clearance was taken from the Institutes Ethics committee. Data collection was carried out for more than 6 months. Before that pilot study was conducted to check out the feasibility and possibility of the study. The pre-test was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding the management of minor discomforts during pregnancy. Following the pretest Video assisted teaching on management of minor discomforts during pregnancy was given for 20 minutes. The post test was conducted after 1 month using a structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching. Results Data was analysed using SPSS version 20; significance level was kept at 0.05. The results of this study were presented in six sections. There was a significant improvement in knowledge (p- 0.000), with a mean rise of pretest and posttest scores 2.47 (SE=0.13, 95% CI: 2.22-2.72), followed by significant improvements in an outcome of practice (p-0.000), the mean alteration in pretest and posttest scores was 2.24 (SE=0.11, 95% CI:2.03-2.45), indicating significant improvement in practice. Additionally, the outcome in terms of attitude reflected significant (p-0.000) xi enhancement in pretest and posttest scores attitude was 1.72 (SE=0.14, 95% CI: 1.14- 1.99). There was a statistically significant moderate positive correlation between attitude and practice variables with (r=0. 34 P<0.05) as well statistically significant low positive correlation between knowledge and practice variables with (r=0.18, P<0.05) which confirms that the knowledge increases, attitude also increases practice with the knowledge and practice variables towards management of minor discomforts during pregnancy. There was a statistically significant association between the post-test scores of knowledge, attitude and practice with selected socio-demographic variables on the Management of Common minor discomforts of pregnancy among primigravida mothers along their Care givers except for dietary habits. Conclusion The present study has developed and evaluated the effectiveness of Video videoassisted teaching programme and Mobile Apps in terms of change in outcome by improving the quality of life and reducing the symptom of minor discomforts during pregnancy. The findings of this study will encourage health care professionals and organizations to develop innovative methods using mobile phone technology that can help the primigravida mothers at ease