Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Stroke among Adults in Selected Rural Area

Sagar Masne

Abstract: Aim of the study: The study aims to find the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding prevention of stroke among adults in selected rural area. Objectives of study 1. To assess the pre test knowledge score regarding prevention of stroke among adults.2. To develop and administer SIM on knowledge regarding prevention of stroke 3. To find out the association between the pre test knowledge score with selected demographic variables. Method: Quasi experimental one group pre test post test design and quantitative approach was carried out on 60 adults selected by simple random sampling technique to test effectiveness of self instructional module. The data was collected by using structured questionnaire consists of 30 items. Results: The presents study evaluates and found that demographic variables, 22 (36.67 %) of adults were in the age group of 31-35 years, 32 (53.33 %) were females, 34 (56.67 %) of were married, 20 (33.33 %) of adults were educated up to higher secondary, (30 %) of were self employed, majority 40 (66.67 %) of adults were not having any previous knowledge 7 (11.67 %) of adults were having information from mass media, Interpretation and conclusion: Analysis data shows that highly significance difference found between the pre -test and post- test knowledge scores at the level of (P

Keywords: SIM, Knowledge