Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: July-September | Volume: 7 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 200-206
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20220728
Effectiveness of Programmed Instruction on Knowledge Regarding Health Problems of Primary School Children and Its Management Among Primary School Teachers
Sunitha R1, Dr.Babu Dharmarajan2
1PhD Research Scholar, Faculty of Nursing, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry
2Dean/Principal, Uttaranchal College of Nursing, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248 007. Uttarakhand
Corresponding Author: Dr.Babu Dharmarajan
ABSTRACT
The present study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of programmed instruction on knowledge among primary school teachers about management health problems in primary school children. A quasi-experimental, one-group pre- and post-test research design was adopted to carry out the study. A self- administered knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data among samples who were selected through purposive sampling technique. Results evidenced that there was a significant improvement in the overall posttest knowledge score while compared with overall pretest knowledge score. The calculated value was significantly higher than the table value, hence it is evident that the posttest knowledge of primary school teachers on management of common health problems were increased through the programmed instruction. Thus, increasing knowledge of primary school teachers regarding management of common preschool children health issues could provide an opportunity to protect the majority of young children.
Keywords: Primary school children; school teachers; health problems; instruction material