A study to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on the knowledge regarding ill effects of alcoholism among Autorikshaw drivers of Vidarbha region

Akash Pundlik Yelmule

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

A study to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on the knowledge regarding ill effects of alcoholism among Autorikshaw drivers of Vidarbha region

Akash Pundlik Yelmule

Abstract :

Background : The chronic consumption of alcohol can result in psychological and physiological disorders. Impairment by alcohol is an important factor influencing both the risk of a road crash as well as the severity of the injuries that result from crashes. The frequency of drinking and driving varies between countries but it is almost universally a major risk factor for road traffic crashes. The investigator on many occasions had to travel in an Autorikshaw, on these journeys he had found that many of the Autorikshaw drivers were driving under the influence of consumption of alcohol, which also imparts negative influences in their behavior with the passengers. This practice of alcohol consumption is not only found widespread but also considered common by the Autorikshaw drivers. On communicating, many of these drivers were found to be ignorant about the ill effects of alcohol. So the investigator found that conducting a study and imparting knowledge on the ill effects of alcohol was necessary. Objectives : 1. To assess the knowledge regarding ill effects of alcoholism among Autorikshaw drivers. 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding ill effects of alcoholism. 3. To associate the knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. Method : this study based on interventional evaluative approach with Quasi experimental one group pretest post test research design The population was all the autorikshaw drivers form vidharbha region.the sample consist of 60 autorikshaw drivers willing to participate in study.the sampling technique used in the study was non probability convenient sampling. The tool was structured questionnaire. Result : The overall mean score knowledge at pre–test is 16.21 � 5.56 and after the self instructional module, the overall mean score knowledge at post–test was 28.60 � 3.50. The t–value calculated was 16.05 and probability value was 0.000 i.e. less than table value hence it shows high significance increase in knowledge resulting in effectiveness of self instructional module. Conclusion: The self instructional module significantly ought out their improvement in the knowledge regarding ill effects of alcoholism among Autorikshaw drivers of Vidarbha region. Analysis of data showed that there is significant increase in the post test knowledge.