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Original Research | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026 | Pages: 1458 - 1462 | India
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module (SIM) on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV among B.Sc.(N) IV-Year Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing at Hassan
Abstract: Background: Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant public health challenge, occurring during pregnancy, labour, delivery, or breastfeeding. Nursing students require adequate knowledge of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) to provide effective maternal and neonatal care. Objectives: To assess the pre-existing knowledge of IV-year B.Sc. Nursing students regarding PMTCT of HIV, evaluate the effectiveness of a self-instructional module (SIM), and determine the association between pre-test knowledge scores and selected socio-demographic variables. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test?post-test design was employed among 80 IV-year B.Sc. Nursing students from selected nursing colleges in Hassan using convenient sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. Following the pre-test, participants received a self-instructional module on PMTCT of HIV. A post-test was conducted after the intervention. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (paired t-test and chi-square test). Results: In the pre-test, 82.5% of students had inadequate knowledge regarding PMTCT of HIV. Following the intervention, 72.5% demonstrated adequate knowledge in the post-test. A statistically significant improvement was observed in post-test knowledge scores (p < 0.05). Significant associations were found between pre-test knowledge and selected demographic variables, including sex, residence, and previous knowledge of HIV. Conclusion: The self-instructional module was effective in improving nursing students' knowledge regarding PMTCT of HIV. Educational interventions can enhance nursing students' competency in PMTCT services and contribute to improved maternal and child health outcomes.
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Mother-to-Child Transmission, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, Self-Instructional Module, Nursing Students, Knowledge
How to Cite?: Roopa G. T., "A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module (SIM) on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV among B.Sc.(N) IV-Year Students in Selected Colleges of Nursing at Hassan", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1458-1462, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26718075319, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26718075319