A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Teaching Module on Knowledge of Postnatal Mothers Regarding Selected Neonatal Danger Signs in Selected Communities of Gautam Buddh Nagar District, U. P

Introduction-Neonatal Mortality is an emerging issue globally; the worldwide rate of neonatal mortality is 2.4 million where the risk of death is 30-times greater during the early neonatal period. The Neonatal period is counted from birth up to the first 28 days of life where neonates are at the greatest risk of being ill as changes are very rapid. Aims: To assess the effectiveness of the Video-Assisted teaching module on knowledge of post-natal mothers regarding neonatal danger signs. Methods: A Pre-experimental research design was conducted among 75 postnatal mothers at selected community of Gautam Buddh Nagar district; U. P. samples were selected using the Purposive Sampling technique. The data was collected administrating structured questionnaire. The Video-assisted teaching module was administered as an intervention. Result: The study showed that the overall mean score of pre and post-test varied from 15.45 to 18.75. Association was found with parity, Education, Occupation, and Family monthly income. Conclusion: The study result showed improved level of knowledge level among postnatal mothers after intervention. Thus, Video assisted teaching module was effective.