International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research (E-ISSN: 2455-9318)

Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing students regarding Breast Self-Examination.

2026-07-27T09:14:49+00:00

Introduction: Breast cancer is a leading cause of mortality among women, and early detection is essential. Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a simple and cost-effective method, yet knowledge among young women remains inadequate.

Methods: A quantitative pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used. 60 B.Sc. Nursing students were selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected using a self-structured questionnaire before and after a Video-Assisted Teaching Programme and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: Post-test knowledge scores were significantly higher than pre-test scores, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention.

Conclusion: Video-assisted teaching effectively improves knowledge of BSE among nursing students and can help promote early detection of breast cancer through community education.

How to cite this article:
Amin S, Lone U F, Jan N, Amin M, Bashir N, Shah
M A. Effectiveness of Video- Assisted Teaching
Programme on Knowledge of B.Sc Nursing
Students Regarding Breast Self-Examination.
Int J Nurs Midwif Res.2026;13(3):1-8.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202608

Effect of Virtual Operating Room Tour (VORT) on Pre-Operative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing Major Surgeries.

2026-08-27T06:23:08+00:00

Introduction: The period before surgery is often associated with considerable psychological distress, causing patients to experience
anxiety and stress. Elevated preoperative anxiety can negatively affect patient satisfaction and trigger neuroendocrine responses that
contribute to perioperative complications. Increased anxiety may result in inadequate jaw relaxation, challenges in establishing venous access,
and coughing during anesthetic induction. It can also lead to autonomic instability during surgery and contribute to greater postoperative pain,
nausea, and vomiting.
Objectives: The study was aimed at assessing the level of anxiety preoperatively and finding out the effect of a virtual operating room tour
on anxiety among patients undergoing major surgeries and seeking an association of preoperative anxiety with selected demographic variables.

Methodology: Quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design. 62 samples were enrolled by non-probability convenience sampling, which were divided into experimental and controlled groups.The pre-test was administered one day prior to surgery, and intervention was provided to the experimental group, and the post-test was taken one hour prior to surgery. In the control group, the pre-test was administered one day prior to surgery and the post-test one hour prior to surgery.
Result: The anxiety score was significantly reduced after intervention in the post-test. In the pre-test, there was no significant difference in
anxiety score between the experiment and control groups, while in the post-test, the anxiety score was significantly lower in the experiment
group than in the control group. There was a significant association of pre-test anxiety score and gender in the experiment group; females
had more anxiety than males, and there was no significant association of pre-test anxiety score and gender in the control group.

Conclusion: A Virtual Operating Room Tour (VORT) was effective in improving pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing major surgeries.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Cardiac Arrest and Its Prevention Among Young Adults

2026-09-01T06:25:20+00:00

Background: Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function and one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Inadequate awareness of its risk factors, warning signs, and preventive measures often delays timely intervention and increases mortality. Despite its serious health consequences, knowledge regarding cardiac arrest and its prevention remains insufficient among young adults. Educational interventions can enhance awareness, facilitate early recognition of symptoms, and promote healthy lifestyle practices. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding cardiac arrest and its prevention among young adults studying at the Government School of Social Sciences, Cluster University, Canal Road, Jammu.

Objectives: To assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge regarding cardiac arrest and its prevention among adult students; to compare pre-test and post-test knowledge scores; and to determine the association between pre-test knowledge and selected demographic variables.

Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test research design was adopted. Forty adult students aged 18–25 years from the Government School of Social Sciences, Cluster University, Jammu, were selected using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire comprising 40 items. The structured teaching programme included the concept of cardiac arrest, causes, risk factors, prevention, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and emergency management. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Chi-square test and paired t-test.

Results: Before the intervention, 80% of participants had average knowledge and 20% had poor knowledge, while none demonstrated good knowledge. The mean pre-test score was 23.23 ± 5.399 (58.10%). Following the structured teaching programme, 95% of participants achieved good knowledge and 5% had average knowledge, with none having poor knowledge. The mean post-test score increased to 35.40 ± 2.216 (88.50%). The paired t-test demonstrated a highly statistically significant improvement in knowledge (t = 23.527, p < 0.001). Among the selected demographic variables, only the educational status of parents showed a significant association with pre-test knowledge.

Conclusion: The structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding cardiac arrest and its prevention among adult students. Educational interventions play an important role in increasing awareness, promoting early recognition of warning signs, and encouraging healthy lifestyle practices. Therefore, the implementation of structured teaching programmes in educational institutions is recommended to enhance awareness and help prevent cardiac emergencies among young adults.

How to cite this article:
Bassen S, Showkat S, Laskit J, Attri G, Firdous
N, Raiz H, Simran, Farooq U, Qayoom A.
Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme
on Knowledge Regarding Cardiac Arrest and
Its Prevention Among Young Adults. Int J Nurs
Midwif Res.2026;13(3):17-22.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202610