Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Knowledge and Technique of Breast Self Examination among Teachers of Selected High Schools in Kolhapur, Maharashtra

1) To assess the knowledge of teachers regarding breast self examination.

2) To demonstrate the technique of breast self examination teachers.

3) To administer the self instructional module of breast self examination among teachers.

4) To evaluate the effectiveness of self instructional module on breast self examination among teachers.

5) To find out the correlation between knowledge and technique of breast self examination among teachers.

A Pre experimental one group pre-test post test design adopted for the present study. Subjects were selected purposive sampling. Prior to data collection permission was obtained from the selected high schools authority in Kolhapur city. The researcher was introducing herself to the subject. Informed consent was taken from all the female high school teachers after explaining the purpose of the study. Pre test was conducted by using structured knowledge questionnaire. Self instructional module was administered to teachers and demonstration was done. Post test was conducted 7 days after the pre test by using structured knowledge questionnaire.

Following the intervention, there was pretest maximum numbers of high school teachers 57 (95%) had Inadequate technique, while minimum numbers of teachers 3 (5%) had moderate technique, whereas in post test all high school teachers were 60(100%) had adequate technique. Indicates that in pretest maximum numbers of high school teachers 57 (95%) had Inadequate technique, while minimum numbers of teachers 3 (5%) had moderate technique, whereas in post test all high school teachers were 60(100%) had adequate technique.

Results indicates that Self Instructional Module was very effective in order to gain knowledge and technique of BSE.