IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-3-18592 Original Research Paper A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING ONTHE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CHILD ABUSE AMONG SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN SELECTED SCHOOL, COIMBATORE. Mrs. Thenmozhi.P Dr. March 2019 8 3 01 02 ABSTRACT

The study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching regarding child abuse among school age children. The research approach used for this study was quantitative approach. The result shows that 66.7% School age Children had inadequate knowledge & 33.3% of Children had moderate knowledge. The level of knowledge was improved after the intervention. 43.3% School Age Children had moderate knowledge& 56.7% Children had adequate knowledge. The calculated paired “t” test value 26 was higher than table value, hence the research hypothesis accepted. It was interfered that video assisted teaching was effective in improving the knowledge regarding child abuse.