A Quasi Experimental Study on the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Teratogens among Married Women Residing in Selected Areas of Dera Bassi District Mohali, Punjab

Abstract

Teratogens are certain agents which when exposed during pregnancy could harm the embryonic and fetal development to produce permanent alterations of structure and functions. There are many sources of potential harm to both developing baby and mother, ranging from environmental concerns such as toxic chemicals, fumes and poisons to drugs including smoking and alcohol. The research project was undertaken on the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Teratogens among Married Women residing in Selected Areas of Dera Bassi, District Mohali, Punjab. Conceptual framework of the study was based on modified Imogene M. Kings Goal Attainment Theory (1981).Quantitative research approach and quassi experimental design was adopted. The smaple size for the study was 80 married women which were selected by random sampling technique. The gathered data was analysed by calculating frequency and percentage, mean, standard deviation and Z test. ANOVA and ‘t’ test was used to find the association between posttest knowledge score and their selected demographic variables. The mean posttest knowledge score (21.13) was higher than the mean pretest knowledge score (11.12). The calculated Z value was 19.71 which was more than the tabulated value, indicating the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding teratogens.