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Research Paper | Nursing | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 1634 - 1637 | India
Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Prevention of Pediculosis among Children in Selected Residential School Hassan
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<0.05. There was no association between the post test knowledge scores and selected variables except in attended personal hygiene programme. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating regular awareness program using video assisted into community health education, school health initiatives, and primary care outreach, and all residential schools thereby empowering children in maintaining personal hygiene and thereby reducing head lice.
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