A Pre Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Good Touch and Bad Touch among Children in a Selected School of Rajpura, District Patiala, Punjab

Background of the study Good touch refers to physical contact that is appropriate welcomed, and harmless. Examples include hugs from loved ones, pats on the back, or handshakes. Good touch is essential for healthy development, as it fosters feelings of safety, security, and affection. On the other hand, bad touch encompasses any physical contact that is unwanted, uncomfortable, or harmful to the child. It can range from inappropriate tickling to more severe forms of abuse such as sexual assault or molestation. It violates a child's boundaries, causes distress, and can have long lasting psychological and emotional efforts. Aim of the study The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding good touch and bad touch among children 6 8 years in a selected school of Rajpura, Dist. Patiala, Punjab1. To assess knowledge regarding good touch and bad touch among children 6 8 years in a selected school of Rajpura, Dist. Patiala, Punjab.2. To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding good touch and bad touch among children.Methodology A pre experimental study was conducted on 60 children of Patel public school Rajpura, District Patiala, Punjab. Children of the age group 6 8 years was selected through non probability convenience sampling technique. Firstly, a pre test was taken using a self–structured knowledge questionnaire. The tool included the socio demographic profile and self structured knowledge questionnaire containing 12 multiple choice questions which included different aspects of the Good touch and Bad touch. After the pre test, video is shown to the children and post test was taken after the five days of the pre test. The data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential Statics.Results In pre test 73 children had poor knowledge 17 had Good knowledge and 10 had average knowledge. The mean calculated was 2.1.There was a significant increment in post test score 11.5 0.9 and pre test score 9.4 1.3.The findings showed that the structured teaching programme significantly improved the knowledge regarding Good touch and Bad touch. Conclusion The study concluded that there was a significant difference in the level of knowledge of children regarding Good touch and Bad touch. Ms. Komalpreet Kaur | Ms. Masrat Shafi | Ms. Riya | Mr. Wasiq Hassan | Ms. Poonam Thakur | Dr. Davinder Kaur "A Pre Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Good Touch and Bad Touch among Children in a Selected School of Rajpura, District Patiala, Punjab" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-9 | Issue-6 , December 2025, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd99946.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/99946/a-pre-experimental-study-to-assess-the-effectiveness-of-video-assisted-teaching-on-knowledge-regarding-good-touch-and-bad-touch-among-children-in-a-selected-school-of-rajpura-district-patiala-punjab/ms-komalpreet-kaur