Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Breast Self-examination among BSc Nursing 2nd Year Students of MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura
Abstract
Background: The goal of breast self-examination for women is to notice changes in the breast that should be brought to the attention of physicians for further evaluation. These include breast lumps, changes in breast shape, size, or contour, and colour of breast and nipple.
Objectives: To assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge level regarding breast self-examination among BSc Nursing 2nd year students of MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura, to compare pre-test and post-test knowledge scores regarding breast self-examination among BSc Nursing 2nd year students of MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura, and to determine the association of pre-test knowledge scores regarding breast self-examination among BSc Nursing 2nd year students with selected demographical variables.
Methodology: Pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used. The setting chosen for the present study was MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar, Kashmir. The current study included 50 BSc Nursing 2nd year students selected by purposive sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was used.
Results: The pre-test showed that 62% of participants had moderate knowledge, 38% had inadequate knowledge, and none of the subjects had adequate knowledge. The post-test revealed that 86% had adequate knowledge, 14% had moderate knowledge, and none of the study subjects had inadequate knowledge.
Conclusion: Pre-test findings concluded that the study subjects had moderate knowledge regarding breast self-examination. So, there was a need to make them aware by educating them regarding breast self-examination.
How to cite this article:
Kumari D, Kachroo M, Akhtar K. Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Breast Self-examination among BSc Nursing 2nd Year Students of MMINSR, SKIMS, Soura. Ind J Holist Nurs. 2022;13(4):8-13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2348.2133.202215
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