Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Ahana Project among health care personals

Prof. Mrs. Amita Paul; Ms. Suneetha. Veerabatthini

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Ahana Project among health care personals

Prof. Mrs. Amita Paul, Ms. Suneetha. Veerabatthini

Abstract :

Objectives:To assess the pre–test knowledge score regarding Ahana Projectamong health care personals. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding Ahana Projectamong health care personals and To find out association between the pre–test knowledge of health care personals with their selected socio–demographic variables.Methods: In view of accomplishing the objectives, that is assessing the knowledge regarding Ahana Project among health care personals, a pre–experimental research design with one group pre and post–test was used. The study was conducted in selected health centers in Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. Study samples comprised of 60 health care personals selectedby non–probability convenient sampling technique and who are fulfilled the inclusion criteria. To fulfill the study objectives the investigator developed tool consists of two parts. Part–I is demographic proforma consist of 8 items. Part–II structured knowledge questionnaire on Ahana Project. Results:The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Result reveled that health care personals majority 68.33% had inadequate knowledge, 28.33% had moderately adequate knowledge and only 3.33% had adequate knowledge in pre–test. Whereas in post–test majority 78.33% had adequate knowledge, 15% had moderately adequate knowledge and 6.33% had inadequate knowledge regarding Ahana project. The effectiveness of STP on Ahana project reveals the pre–test mean= 9.58 with standard deviation of ± 4.26 and post–test mean=20.9 with standard deviation of ±4.16 when compare the calculated paired t value was 17.56 which was highly significant at p<0.01 level. Conclusion:Health care personals have little knowledge regarding Ahana project, after intervention knowledge was increased. Further, training programmes are necessary for health care personals for maximizing knowledge and quality practice in these critical areas to apply in health care and community settings.