Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Prevention of Pediculosis among Children in Selected Residential School Hassan

Deepthi R

Abstract: Background: Head lice infestation is a worldwide public health concern that affects mostly primary school?aged children. It is an emerging social problem and is found in all areas of the world and in every race, socioeconomic status, family background, or personal habits. The present study was undertaken to assess the existing knowledge and selected demographic variables of the respondents. Method: The research design selected was one group pre test post test experimental design with 50 residential school children using convenient sampling technique. Data was collected with the help of a structured knowledge questionarraie. The obtained data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics and interpreted in terms of objectives of the study. Results: The mean post test knowledge score with mean score % 83.31 was higher than the mean pre test knowledge score with mean score % 39.08. The obtained t value computed was 1.96 which shows statistical significance at p

Keywords: VAT Video assisted teaching programme, knowledge, residential school children, prevention of pediculosis

How to Cite?: Deepthi R, "Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Prevention of Pediculosis among Children in Selected Residential School Hassan", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1634-1637, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26629142205, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26629142205

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