TNNMC Journal of Pediatric Nursing
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

Effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge and practice regarding care of low birth weight baby

  • Author:
  • Umadevi1, Emerensia2, Suja Santhosh3
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 17 to 20

1M. Sc(N) II, RVS College of Nursing, Sulur

2Vice Principal, RVS College of Nursing, Sulur

3Statistician, RVS College of Nursing, Sulur

Online published on 15 May, 2019.

Abstract

A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge and Practice regarding care of low birth weight babies among postnatal mothers. One group, pre and posttest design was used. Fifty postnatal mothers were selected using convenient sampling technique. Structured interview schedule and Observational check list was used to assess the knowledge and practice on care of low birth weight babies. The result revealed that there is a statistically significant difference in knowledge between pre and posttest at p < 0.001 level.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Video Assisted Teaching, Care of Low birth weight babies, Postnatal mothers