Shirely, C (2014) Effectiveness of planned instructional module regarding knowledge about health hazards of junk foods among school children in selected school at Vellore. Masters thesis, Arun College of Nursing, Vellore.
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Abstract
The children of today will be the adult of tomorrow, central to this vision of the future, focusing on today’s children and educating them to change their behavior towards healthy eating pattern is necessary. Nutritional problem is one of the major health problem faced by the millions children of all age group .Preventive approach to maintain good health with specific education can be of greater benefit for the children to prevent mental and physical ailments. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM A study to assess the effectiveness of planned instructional module regarding knowledge about health hazards of junk foods among school children in selected school at Vellore. AIM OF THE STUDY To create awareness among school children regarding health hazards of junk foods. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY To assess the level of knowledge on health hazards of junk foods among school children before the planned instructional module [pretest]. To assess the level of knowledge on health hazards of junk foods among school children after planned instructional module [post test]. To determine the effectiveness of planned instructional module among school children. To find the association between selected demographic variables and the level of knowledge among school children. 98 The conceptual framework is based on modified model of Daniel . L.Stuffle Beam’s evaluation model of planned program .The study was conducted in freedom concept higher secondary school at poigai in Vellore district. About 100 students were selected for the study by lottery method. The instruments used for data collection are demographic variable and structured questionnaire method to assess the knowledge regarding health hazards of junk foods. After 7 days post test was done for the same children with structured questionnaire method. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive (mean, standard deviation, percentage) and inferential statistics (chi square, paired t value) methods. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY Demographic variables showed that 57(57%) of majority of children participated in the study were female. Most of the school children are from urban area 55 (55%). More than half 55(55%) of school children's father were graduates and 39 (39%) of the mothers were educated .More than 55(55% )of school children’s father were salaried and also Majority of 72(72%) of mothers were salaried. On the whole, nearly 59(59%) had family income of above Rs.15000 per month. More than 63( 63%) of children were living in nuclear family,half of the children 58(58%)had more than two siblings.Nearly 44(44%) of children were getting pocket money below Rs.50/- per month. Majority of 79(79%)of children were consuming junk foods for about 1-3 times per day and 41(41%) were eating only for time pass. More than half of the children 55(55%)were consuming Junk foods from shops when compared to that of home and school canteen. Majority of 93(93%) of children had previous information about 99 junkfood .On the whole 56% were getting information about health hazards of Junk Food through their family members and least of 4(4%) were received information through health personnel. Chi square test was used to find out the association between selected demographic variables and post test level of knowledge.The results shows that there was no significant association between the selected demographic variables and the post test knowledge on health hazards of junk foods among school children at p>0.05. Except fathers education, which shows that there is significant association in fathers education and level of knowledge at p < 0.05. Before planned instructional module, out of 100 school children, 89(89%) had in adequate knowledge, 11(11%) had moderate knowledge and none of them had adequate knowledge. But after the planned instructional module regarding knowledge about health hazards of junk foods, none of them had inadequate knowledge, 17(17%) of children had moderate knowledge and 83(83%) of them had adequate knowledge. The t value when compared to pretest and post test is 35.24, which is highly significant when p<0.05. So,it has been concluded that the planned instructional module regarding knowledge about health hazards of junkfoods was effective and showed improvement in the knowledge level of school children about health hazards of junk foods. RECOMMENDATIONS The similar study can be conducted on a larger sample. Comparative study can be done between rural and urban settings. A study can be conducted to find out the knowledge and attitude of parents and teachers towards junk foods. 100 A true experimental study can be done to assess the knowledge regarding health hazards of junk foods. The effectiveness can be assessed by various methods of teaching like interactive video and audio programmed instruction about health hazards of junk foods in implementing the knowledge and attitude among school children.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Planned Instructional Module ; Health Hazards ; Junk Foods ; Among School Children ; Selected School ; Vellore. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Paediatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jul 2017 05:11 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Feb 2018 02:13 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/1594 |
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