International Journal of Nursing Education
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 4

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Promotive Educational Program Regarding Osteoporosis among Female Teaching Staff (25–35 Years) in Selected Colleges at Moradabad (U.P)

1M.Sc Nursing Student, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad (U.P)

2Principal, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad (U.P)

3Assistant Professor, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad (U.P)

*Corresponding author: Prof. Dr. N.V. Muninarayanappa, Principal Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, NH-24 Delhi road, Moradabad (U.P) India.

Online published on 30 November, 2016.

Abstract

This article promote the knowledge regarding Osteoporosis among female teaching staff (25–35 Years) in selected Colleges at Moradabad, (U.P) India.

Musculoskeletal system is comprised of the bones of the body which plays a vital role, followed by joints, muscles tendons, ligaments bursae of the body. Given a current knowledge to premenopausal women is crucial in order to modify their life style for prevention of bone disorders in future.

Pre experimental and quantitative approach without control group, by manipulating the variables to assess the effectiveness of Promotive educational program, regarding Osteoporosis among female teaching staff.

Findings reveals that the Promotive educational program was effective in improving the knowledge among Female teaching staff regarding Osteoporosis.

The existing knowledge regarding Osteoporosis among female teaching staff were moderate. The promotive educational program significantly increases the knowledge of female teaching staff regarding Osteoporosis.

Keywords

Osteoporosis, Effectiveness, Female teaching staff, promotive educational program