EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SELECTED ASPECTS OF DAWNS RULE OF TEN AMONG PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHERS IN SELECTED HOSPITALS: A STUDY PROTOCOL

Background: According to world health statistics report the ANC coverage in India in 2013-2018, pregnant mothers' visits to antenatal OPD was at least once by 79%, four times by 51%. The emerging of novel concepts is now changing in the organization and management of MCH care. Dawns rule of ten being a self-learning, easy technique and self-care involvement will help to bring revolutionary changes in maternal and child care practices. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on knowledge regarding selected aspects of Dawns rule of ten among primigravida mothers in selected hospitals. Materials and Method: A Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design will be used. By non-probability convenience sampling technique, 60 primigravida mothers will be selected from hospitals of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The tool will consist self-structured knowledge questionnaire based on selected aspects of Dawns rule of ten. After pre-test and administration of video teaching programme regarding selected aspects of Dawns rule of ten, post-test will be conducted on 7th day. Validity and reliability of questionnaire will be assessed with appropriate procedure and statistical method. The collected data will be analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Expected outcomes: After administration of video assisted teaching programme, near about 45% improvement in knowledge score of primigravida mothers regarding selected aspects of Dawns rule of ten will be observed. Limitation: 1st and 2nd trimester primigravida mothers will be included in this study and in selected hospitals of Nagpur only. Conclusion: Video assisted teaching programme may be effective in improving primigravida mothers' knowledge regarding Dawns rule of ten for maternal and child care. Well designed educational module is necessary for antenatal mothers for positive birth outcome.