Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Instructional Intervention (MDII) on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Consanguineous Marriage and its Effect among Degree Students

Navya S B, Pallabi Ghosh, Anusha K S, M Jayashree

Abstract: Introduction: Consanguineous marriage, a union between closely related individuals, is common in several cultures but increases the risk of genetic disorders due to the inheritance of harmful recessive genes. These disorders place a long-term burden on individuals and communities. Educating young adults is essential to promote awareness and informed decision-making. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of degree students regarding consanguineous marriage and its effects, evaluate the effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Instructional Intervention by comparing pre- and post-test scores, determine the correlation between knowledge and attitude, and identify associations between selected demographic variables and pre-test scores. Methods: A one-group pre-test post-test design was used, involving 70-degree students selected through non-probability consecutive sampling. Data were collected using structured tools. A 7-day Multidisciplinary Instructional Intervention was conducted involving health educators, genetic counsellors, and social workers. Post-test data were collected and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Ethical guidelines were strictly followed. Results: The mean post-test knowledge score (70.26%) was significantly higher than the pre-test score (41.57%). Similarly, post-test attitude scores (81.28%) showed significant improvement from the pre-test (44.54%) (p

Keywords: Consanguineous marriage, knowledge, attitude, multidisciplinary instructional intervention, genetic disorders, degree students

How to Cite?: Navya S B, Pallabi Ghosh, Anusha K S, M Jayashree, "Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Instructional Intervention (MDII) on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Consanguineous Marriage and its Effect among Degree Students", Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 741-747, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26808143928, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26808143928

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