The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Role of Iodine in Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Women in Selected Urban Areas of Tirupati

Abstract

Background of the Study: Iodine deficiency disorders are emerging as a public health problem, especially in pregnant and breastfeeding women, in whom it can cause brain damage in the developing fetus or infant. Iodine deficiency gives rise to goiter (so called endemic goiter) in adults as well as cretinism in children, which results in developmental delay and other health problems. According to WHO, nearly 2 billion individuals had insufficient iodine intake. Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of women on role of iodine in prevention of iodine deficiency disorders, to compare the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on role of iodine in prevention of iodine deficiency disorders, and to determine the association of demographic variables of the sample with posttest knowledge on role of iodine in prevention of iodine deficiency disorders. Methods and Material: A quasi experimental “one group pretest and posttest” study was conducted in selected urban areas of Tirupati. The sample of the study was chosen by non-probability convenient sampling technique which included 60 women (15–45 years). Pretest was conducted to assess knowledge levels through a structured questionnaire (50 multiple choice questions), and then administered structured teaching on role of iodine in prevention of iodine deficiency disorders and gave a booklet for the reinforcement of structured teaching. After 1 week, posttest was conducted by using the same questionnaire to the same group. Results: Pre and posttest results were compared by using paired “t” test. It was found that “t” value obtained was 27.999 which was statistically significant at P<0.01. These results indicate that there is significant difference in knowledge levels of selected urban women before and after administration of structured teaching on role of iodine in prevention of iodine deficiency disorders. The relationship between the test knowledge scores with their demographic variables was analyzed by using chi square (χ²) test. A few variables such as education, occupation and annual income have shown statistical significance at P<0.01. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher feels that there is a need and scope to create awareness and community participation in prevention of iodine deficiency disorders which is the primary responsibility of nurses and health workers. Keeping this in view, the investigator found the necessity to assess knowledge on role of iodine in prevention of iodine deficiency disorders among urban women to create awareness by structured teaching programme and self-instructional module.

Keywords: Asses, effectiveness, knowledge, iodine deficiency disorders

Cite this Article

Nagamalli R. The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Role of Iodine in Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Women in Selected Urban Areas of Tirupati. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2018; 8(1): 29–38p.