A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING PROGRAME ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ITS HEALTH HAZARDS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN SELECTED HIGH SCHOOLS AND JUNIOR COLLEGES AT OSMANABAD
Gajanand
Research Scholar, Department of Nursing, Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Dr. Anuradha N. Mhaske
Research Supervisor, Department of Nursing, Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Receiving Date:
2016-01-22
Acceptance Date:
2016-03-12
Publication Date:
2016-03-21
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Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching program in improving knowledge and altering attitudes regarding substance abuse and its associated health hazards among high school and junior college students in Osmanabad. The study employs a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-intervention assessments to measure changes in knowledge and attitudes.
Keywords:
Substance abuse, video-assisted teaching, health hazards, high school students, junior college students, Osmanabad
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