ABSTRACT

Every antenatal mother and their family looking forward the birth of a healthy Newborn without any defect. The fetal period is a crucial period of growth. If the antenatal mother exposed to any harmful substances during pregnancy it may cause some birth defect. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge regarding teratogens and its effects on fetus among first trimester antenatal mothers. To evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme regarding teratogens and Its effects on fetus among first trimester antenatal mothers. To determine the association between pre-test knowledge score with selected socio demographic variables of first trimester antenatal mother. Methodology: Quantitative approach, pre- experimental one group pre- test and post- test design. The study was conducted at Thangam Hospital, Namakkal. 60 first trimester antenatal mothers were selected by using Non Probability convenient sampling technique. Pretest was given with structured knowledge questionnaire. Video assisted teaching was given for 25- 30 minutes. Post test was given after 7 days. Results: Post-test mean knowledge score was found to be 24.12(80.4%) and SD 4.76. Moreover, the pre-test knowledge scores was14.24 (42.8%) and SD 3.77. It reveals that the post-test mean knowledge score were found higher than the pre-test knowledge score. The statistical paired ‘t’ test value is 23.55( P<0.01) is greater than the table value at 0.01 level of significance. The chi- square analysis revealed that there was significant association established with Parity, educational status. The study concluded that video assisted teaching on teratogens and its effects on fetus was effective in increasing the knowledge of first trimester antenatal mothers. Keywords: Teratogens, video assisted teaching, knowledge, first trimester antenatal mothers
Publication date: 01/02/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.2.6882