EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME, ITS EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT AMONG THE NURSING STUDENTS OF M.V.P. SAMAJ'S INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION, NASIK

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and is the most
common cause of infertility due to an ovulation. However due to lack of awareness regarding the condition in India, it often remains undetected for
years. Nurses and Nursing students play an important role in creating awareness as they come across various patients, families, communities, peer
groups, throughout their postings in various set ups.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test study was conducted on 100 nursing students of M.V.P.
Samaj's Institute of Nursing Education, Nashik. Non probability Convenient sampling technique was used. In the data gathering process, valid and
reliable structured knowledge questionnaire were administered to the samples, on the same day video assisted teaching was administered. Post test
was conducted on the seventh day with the same questionnaire.
RESULTS: Data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study result shows mean post-test knowledge score
(x2=13.56) was higher than mean pre-test knowledge score (x2=8.08) and thus calculated 't value(11.78) is greater than the table value(1.66) at
0.05 level of significance. Thus the study concluded that there was significant improvement in the knowledge of Nursing students related to
polycystic ovarian syndrome, its early diagnosis and management.