A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Solid Waste Disposal in Terms of Knowledge and Attitude among Women in Selected Rural Areas of Gandhinagar District of Gujarat during year 2016
Journal Title: Journal of Nursing Today - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
A study to assess the effectiveness of Planned teaching programme on solid waste disposal in terms of knowledge and attitude among women in selected rural areas of Gandhinagar district of Gujarat during year 2016. Solid waste disposal in rural area is a very common within the India. Comprehensive literature review was performed to understand the current scenario and standard recommendations for solid waste disposal among women in selected rural areas. Research was based on conceptual framework of System Model theory. The data obtained were analyzed and interpreted in the light of objectives and hypotheses using descriptive and inferential statistical in terms of mean, standard deviation, ‘t’ test, and chi- square test value. The mean post test Knowledge score 24.28 was higher than mean pre test Knowledge score 15.58 with the mean difference of 8.7 and the calculated ‘t’ value (16.92) was greater than the tabled‘t’ (2.00). The mean post test Attitude score 76.66 was higher than mean pre test Attitude score 68.71 with the mean difference of 7.95 and the calculated‘t’ value (6.48) was greater than the tabled‘t’ (2.00). Thus, findings indicate that the Structured Planned teaching Programme was a suitable and effective method of instruction for updating and enhancing the Knowledge of women. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were offered for future research: like, it can be replicated on a large sample size, conducted in a different setting like schools, rural and urban areas done with true experimental research approach, time series studies can be conducted, different teaching strategies can be used, etc.
Authors and Affiliations
Abhinav Bhatt
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