Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Effects of Home Remedies on Dysmenorrhea Among Adolescent Girls Studying at Stephens International Public School, Miran Sahib, Jammu.

Abstract

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a medical condition of pain around the pubic bone and in the lower abdomen during menstruation. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a videoassisted teaching program on knowledge regarding effects of home remedies on dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls. Methodology: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used involving 60 adolescent girls of 9th to 12th standard at Stephens International Public School, Miran Sahib, Jammu. The sample was chosen   by using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using a self- structured knowledge questionnaire. A pre-test occurred on day one,   followed by a Video Assisted Teaching program on knowledge regarding effects of home remedies on dysmenorrhea. Post-test occurred on day seven. Results: The majority (70%) of participants attained menarche in the age group of 10-16 years with most (35%) from 11th standard. Majority (75%) were vegetarian with most (60%) from Urban area. About (70%) of subjects were doing mild activities with (95%) having 25-35 days of menstrual cycle. Most (72%) of participants belonged to nuclear family with majority (70%) having family / friends as a source of information.   The pre-test showed that 85% had inadequate knowledge, while post- test indicated 100% had adequate knowledge.   Conclusion: Majority of adolescent girls had inadequate knowledge regarding effects of home remedies on dysmenorrhea before intervention. Video assisted teaching was highly effective in increasing the knowledge of adolescent girls. Hence, it can be concluded that Video Assisted Teaching has effective impact on knowledge regarding effects of home remedies on dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls. Significant association was found with Age of Menarche, Educational Qualification, Area of Residence, Type of Activity, Type of Family and Source of Information. No significant association was found with Dietary Pattern and Total days of Menstrual Cycle.   How to cite this article:
Jahangir R, Rana K. Effectiveness of Video-assisted
Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding
Effects of Home Remedies on Dysmenorrhea
Among Adolescent Girls Studying at Stephens
International Public School, Miran Sahib, Jammu.
Ind J Holist Nurs. 2025;16(1):1-7.   DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2348.2133.202501