A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of E-Module Regarding Knowledge for the Prevention of Complication of Screen Time among Parents of School-Going Children in Selected Community of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Introduction: In the past few years, technological advancement occurs and it increases the accessibility and usage of electronic tools such as android phones, laptops etc. Spending time on television, android phone etc, known as screen time. Aim: To assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge regarding the prevention of the complication of screen time among parents of school-going children. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was carried out among 60 parents of school-going children of selected community of Greater Noida which were divided into two groups Experimental (n1=30) and Control (n2=30). Probability Simple Random sampling techniques was used. Data collection was done by using questionnaires contains two sections Section I: Demographic variables and Section II: Self-administered structured knowledge questionnaires tool. Result: The study showed that Pre-test, In Experimental group, the knowledge score was assessed 21 (70%) parents had Very Good knowledge 9 (30%) parents had Good knowledge. In control group, the knowledge score was assessed 1 (3.33%) parents had Excellent Knowledge, 15 (50%) parents had Very Good knowledge, 11 (36.77%) parents had Good knowledge and 3 (10%) parents had Fair knowledge. Post-test, In Experimental group, the knowledge was assessed 12 (40%) parents had Excellent, 18 (60%) parents had Very Good knowledge. In control group, the knowledge score was assessed 2 (6.77%) parents had Excellent Knowledge, 21 (70%) parents had Very Good knowledge, and 7 (23.33%) parents had Good knowledge. Conclusion: The study result shows that improved in knowledge among experimental group as compared to control group after intervention. Thus it was proved that E-Module was effective.