1Lecturer, Kular College of Nursing, Khanna District, Ludhiana
2Associate Professor, SINPMS, Badal, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, A Constitute College of BFUHS, Fdk
3Assistant Professor, SINPMS, Badal, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, A Constituent College of BFUHS, Fdk
*Corresponding Author's Email: shilpasingh8990@gmail.com
Online published on 12 January, 2017.
Oral health is an important aspect of individual's health which can be improved and maintained by healthy oral practices.
The study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted learning package on knowledge regarding oral hygiene among children.
A study was conducted on 60 school children selected through simple random sampling technique using true experimental research design in Government primary schools of District Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and statistically analysed.
A statistically significant difference was found in mean pretest (8.83) and mean posttest (14.90) knowledge score o experimental group at 0.05 level of significance. There was a statistically significant difference in posttest mean knowledge scores of experimental group (14.90) and control group (10.37) at 0.05 level of significance.
The study concluded an enhancement in level of knowledge by video assisted learning package and recommended similar patterns of Education to improve the oral health of individuals.
Oral Hygiene, School Children, Video Assisted Learning Package
