A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Program on Knowledge Regarding Self- Care Management of Diabetes Mellitus Among the Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to defective insulin secretion or action, leading to significant long-term complications such as damage to the kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Aim: The study aimed to assess the pretest and post-test knowledge scores regarding self-care management of diabetes mellitus among patients in selected community areas of Rainawari Srinagar. It also sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a Video Assisted Teaching program in improving self-care knowledge and to explore the relationship between pretest knowledge scores and demographic variables. Method: A quantitative research approach with purposive non-probability sampling was used. The study included 60 diabetic patients from Rainawari Srinagar. Data was collected using a structured interview schedule covering socio-demographic details, clinical information, and 42 items in three domains: knowledge, comprehension, and application. Results: The majority of subjects were aged 50-60 years, with most having primary education. Pretest results showed that 4% had inadequate knowledge, while post-test results revealed that 97.7% had good   knowledge. The mean pretest score was 13.45 (±3.959), and the post- test score was 35.88 (±2.366), with a mean difference of 2.43 and a   p-value of <0.001, indicating significant improvement. Pretest knowledge scores showed significant associations with socio-demographic variables. Conclusion: The study concluded that the Video Assisted Teaching program was effective in improving the knowledge of diabetic patients regarding self-care management   How to cite this article:
Fayaz NB, Ara T, Khursheed T, Mustafa T,
Maqbool I. A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of
Video Assisted Program on Knowledge Regarding
Self-Care Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Among the Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Ind
J Holist Nurs. 2024;15(4):14-20.   DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2348.2133.202412