IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr Loveena Lobo

Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Effectiveness of Education On The Role Of Eco Health In The Prevention Of Mosquito Borne Diseases Among Women Of Mangalore Urban Communities

Dr Loveena Lobo

Abstract :

 Prevention of disease through ecological or environmental manipulations is much safer, cheaper and more effective approach than all the other means of control. This can be achieved only through Education for which women form the best target group. It is said that ‘if you educate a woman then you educate the whole family’. The present study was conducted on women with an objective to ascertain their knowledge on the role of Eco health in prevention of mosquito borne diseases and to evaluate the effectiveness of Education on the role of eco health. Research design used was Pre– experimental design, i.e. ‘one group Pre–test, Posttest design’. Universe consisted of SHG (Self Help Group) women of the different adopted communities of an NGO (Non Governmental Organization) in Mangalore. Hundred women above 20yrs formed the sample that was selected using purposive sampling method. Structured Questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents. Findings showed overall Mean and Standard Deviation scores of Pre test Knowledge scores as 17.95 & ±5.876 whereas Mean and SD of Post test knowledge scores was 19.68 & ±5.375. The calculated Paired‘t’ value was –2.1723 at 0.05 level of significance. Null hypothesis was rejected and research hypothesis was accepted i.e. there is significant difference between mean Pretest and mean Post Knowledge scores. This implies that role of Eco health in prevention of mosquito borne diseases among women improved after implementation of Education to them.