A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Breast Self-Examination among Nursing Students Studying in Selected College at Ghaziabad

A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding breast self examination among nursing students studying in selected college at Ghaziabad. The study was conducted at Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad. The objectives of the study was (1) To assess the knowledge regarding breast self examination before video assisted teaching programme among student nurses. (2) To evaluate post test knowledge on effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme regarding breast self examination among student nurses. (3) To compare pre test and post test knowledge on video assisted teaching programme regarding breast self examination among student nurses. (4) To determine the association of knowledge on video assisted teaching programme regarding breast self examination with selected demographic variables among student nurses. A quantitative research approach was used for the study with structured questionnaire. A structured questionnaire was used for the study. The conceptual framework of the present study is based on Becker’s health belief model. The students who met the study inclusion criteria were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data gathered were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed that video assisted teaching programme is effective in improving knowledge regarding breast self examination among GNM 1st year female students. Based on the research findings further recommendations also given.

Video assisted teaching, Breast Self Examination, Knowledge

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