Assessment of knowledge of Medical Students about Reproductive and Child Health Programme of India by Using Simple Intervention
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Understanding Reproductive and Child Health Programme (RCH) is necessary for medical students not only because it is a part of medical curriculum, but also training of medical as well as paramedical students is urgently needed for effective implementation of programme in India. Present study was conducted to assess an effectiveness of simple intervention in the form of ‘Role Play’ on knowledge of medical students about RCH programme of India. Material and Methods: A cross sectional study where all 144 undergraduate 7th semester medical students from one of the randomly selected medical colleges in Western Maharashtra, participated in role play competition and completed pre and post intervention questionnaire. Each completed questionnaire was assigned marking system. The data was analysed by using ‘Paired t test’. Results: Significant improvement in knowledge was found after role play competition (Pre test mean marks: 6.19, post test mean marks: 16.01, t = 46.85, p < 0.001). The pre-intervention score of students was found to be poor regarding certain aspects of child health like IMNCI, period of Pulse Polio Immunization in India and Programme of Government of India for the welfare of sick newborn etc. Conclusions: Present study showed significant improvement in medical student’s knowledge regarding all aspects of child component of Reproductive and Child Health Programme from pre to post-intervention as a result of role play method. It indicates that even a simple intervention like role playing can make significant change in knowledge of medical students about Reproductive and Child Health Programme of India.
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Rahul Bogam, Sonali Barge, Rahul Raj
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