A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) on Knowledge of Environmental Hygiene in Rural Community

Abstract

Introduction : Environmental hygiene is a major public health issue in Indian community. Knowledge
on environmental hygiene in rural community is one of the most effective ways to solve this public
health issues. The aim of this the study is to assess the effectiveness of video assisting teaching (VAT) on
knowledge of environmental hygiene among rural community This paper discusses teaching intervention
and implementation strategies related to environmental hygiene in Indian emphasizes to prioritize it
according to the need of the country. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of video assisting teaching (VAT)
on knowledge of environmental hygiene among rural community Materials and methods: Quantitative
experimental approach (pretest posttest one group design) was applied to find out the effectiveness of video
assisted teaching (VAT) on knowledge of environmental hygiene in rural community. Convenience sampling
technique used to select the 150 sample for the study. Results: Average pretest score was 12.45 and posttest
score was 20.54 where the standard deviation of pretest is 3.30 and posttest is 2.53. Range of pretest score
is 4 – 20. After video assisted teaching, the range of posttest is 11 – 26 (median of pretest is 13 and posttest
median is 21). There was a significant difference between pretest and posttest knowledge score of 8.9, so
we support and accept alternate hypothesis. Conclusion: Video Assisting Teaching (VAT) is an effective
method to teach the people of rural community.