“A PRE EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PRE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT OF MI AMONG PEOPLE FROM SELECTED AREAS OF PUNE CITY”

Mrs. Kishori Thorat1, Mr. Rajendra Bavadeker 2, Ms. Amruta Bhandare3, Ms. Pratima Bhange4

Abstract

Introduction: A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops in one of the coronary arteries of the heart, causing infarction (tissue death) to the heart muscle. The most common symptom is retrosternal chest pain or discomfort that classically radiates to the left shoulder, arm, or jaw. The pain may occasionally feel like heartburn. This is the dangerous type of acute coronary syndrome.

Aims of the Study: to assess effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding pre hospital management of MI among people from selected areas of Pune city.

Methodology: The researcher used a quantitative research approach for this study and employed a pre-experimental research design. The study was conducted in selected areas of Pune city, targeting individuals between the ages of 18 to 60 years. A total of 100 participants were included in the sample, and they were selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique.

Results: The majority of participants (66%) had poor knowledge of pre-hospital management of myocardial infarction before the intervention. After video-assisted teaching, most participants (75%) showed good knowledge, indicating a significant improvement. No demographic variables were found to have a significant association with knowledge levels.

Conclusion: The study revealed that most participants initially had poor knowledge regarding the pre-hospital management of myocardial infarction. However, after the video-assisted teaching intervention, the majority demonstrated good knowledge, confirming the effectiveness of the method. No significant association was found between demographic variables and knowledge levels, suggesting that the intervention was beneficial across all groups.