A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards of Substance Abuse among Students in Selected College, Bangalore

Rama Subbamma V.

Abstract: Background: Substance abuse is a major societal problem which refers to the harmful and hazardous use of psychoactive substances that damages individuals and communities psychologically, physically, socially and economically. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on knowledge regarding health hazards of substance abuse among students in selected college in Bangalore. Methods: A total of 60 college students were selected by purposive sampling technique. A quantitative approach, pre-experimental method, one group pretest- posttest design was used. Pre-test was done by using structured questionnaire on knowledge regarding health hazards of substance abuse along with socio-demographic data collection. A Self-Instructional module was given to students while explaining content using power point presentation. The post-test was conducted after one week using the same structured knowledge questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: The findings revealed that the mean enhancement of the knowledge score was 5.6 and the "t" value 10.731 is greater than the table value both at 0.01 level of significance. Therefore, "t" value is found to be significant. It means there was significant improvement in post-test knowledge level of students regarding health hazards of substance abuse. Conclusion: The study concluded that self-instructional module was effective in improving the knowledge level of students regarding health hazards of substance abuse.

Keywords: Substance abuse, Health hazards of substance abuse, Alcohol abuse, Tobacco abuse, illicit substances and college students

How to Cite?: Rama Subbamma V., "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Health Hazards of Substance Abuse among Students in Selected College, Bangalore", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1794-1796, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251218180631, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251218180631