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.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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

Rupali Ladke, Ashwini Lakade — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202609

How to cite this article:

Lakade A, Ladke R. Effect of Virtual Operating Room Tour (VORT) on Pre-Operative Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing Major Surgeries.Int J Nurs Midwif Res.2026;13(3):9-16.

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

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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

A Study To Assess The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Cataract Among Old Age People in Selected Community Area of Jammu Province

Naseer Sultan, Mohseena Mushtaq, Neha Parihar, Marfa Bano, Diksha Kumari — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The aim of the present study was to increase the knowledge regarding cataract among old age people in selected community area of Jammu province.

Objectives of the study were

To assess the pretest knowledge score regarding cataract among old age people in a selected community area of Jammu province.
To assess the post test knowledge score regarding cataract among old age people in a selected community area of Jammu province.
To determine the impact of structured teaching program on knowledge score regarding cataract among old age people in a selected community area of Jammu province by comparing pre test and post test knowledge score.
To determine the association of pretest knowledge score regarding cataract among old age people in a selected community area of Jammu province with the selected demographic variables.

Methodology

The study was based on Ludwig vonbertalanffy general system theory. quantitative research approach was used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. Totally 100 old age people were taken for the study. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyse the data.

Result

In pre test 10% old age people were had inadequate knowledge. After implementation of structured teaching programme in post test, more than half of the old age people had adequate knowledge (97%) and 3 per cent of the old age people had moderate knowledge.

The over all mean pre test knowledge score was 70.30 with the standard deviation of 2.678. The overall mean post test knowledge score was 89.70 with the standard deviation of 1.262

The pre test mean knowledge score was increased from 70.30 to 89.70 in post test. The obtained overall mean difference between the post test and pre test was 19.4. The comparison of mean pre-test and post-test knowledge score regarding knowledge of cataract among old age people shows that the mean post-test knowledge score was higher than the mean pre-test knowledge. Paired t test was used to find the significant difference between the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge scores. Result was highly significant in the experimental group. Hence the research hypothesis (H1) was accepted and null hypothesis (H0) was rejected. It was concluded that the mean post-test knowledge score was high as compared to mean pre-test knowledge score and that difference is due to the exposure of planned teaching program to old age people regarding cataract.

Conclusion

Majority of the study subjects had moderate knowledge regarding cataract which indicates that they need to get awareness about the cataract.

How to cite this article:
Sultan N, Mushtaq M, Parihar N, Bano M, Kumari
D. Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding
Cataract Among Old Age People in Selected
Community Area of Jammu Province. Int J Nurs
Midwif Res.2026;13(3):23-29.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202611

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge related to career options and perceived stress related to career among nursing students at a selected college of nursing, New Delhi

Asha Sharma, Deepika Kumari — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

INTRODUCTION: Nursing is a profession that demands significant intelligence, motivation, and determination, as stated by Karen Davison. They dedicate their lives to caring for mothers and children, administering lifesaving immunizations and health guidance, attending to the elderly, and generally addressing everyday health needs. Often, they serve as the first and only source of care within their communities.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding career options, evaluate the perceived stress level related to career decision-making and to develop and disseminate the informational pamphlet on career options and stress management interventions among nursing students in selected college of nursing, New Delhi.

METHODS: Quantitative research approach and descriptive research design were use for the proposed study. A total number of 297 samples (Nursing students) were taken through convenient sampling technique from 18 years to 25 years of selected college of nursing, New Delhi in the month of December 2025 structures questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge related to career options and standardized Likert scale Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data.

RESULT: The findings revealed that a significant majority of students demonstrated a good level of knowledge regarding career-related options. Out of 297 respondents, 75.08% exhibited good knowledge, while 21.54% possessed an average level of awareness, and only 3.36% showed poor knowledge in selecting appropriate career paths. Regarding perceived stress related to career decision-making, the results indicated a varied response. Approximately 24.24% of students agreed that they experienced stress concerning their career options, and 5.72% strongly agreed with feeling such pressure. In contrast, 32.65% of the students remained neutral, 20.87% disagreed, and 14.47% strongly disagreed

CONCLUSION: The result suggests that most students possess a reasonably sound understanding of available career pathways, which serves as a strong foundation for informed decision-making. However, the findings also reveal notable levels of perceived stress associated with career selection. While a considerable segment of students reported experiencing stress or pressure although this mixed pattern indicates that it is not universally experienced at high intensity.

How to cite this article:
Kumari D & Sharma A. A Descriptive Study to
Assess the Knowledge Related to Career Options
and Perceived Stress Related to Career Among
Nursing Students at a Selected College Of Nursing,
New Delhi. Int J Nurs Midwif Res.2026;13(3):30-
37.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202612

Stress among working mothers related to academic performance of their children under 18 years of age, in selected colleges, Delhi NCR- A Survey

Anamika Dewan, Asha Sharma — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:20:36 +0000

INTRODUCTION: Working mothers play a dual role in managing professional responsibilities and supporting their children’s education. Stress among working mothers can arise from various factors such as workload, time constraints, lack of social support, and high academic expectations for their children. If not managed properly this can lead to decreased involvement in children’s education and affect the parent child relationship. Therefore, it is important to assess the level of stress among working mothers and understand its relationship with the academic performance of their children. This study aims to assess the level of stress among working mothers related to academic performance of their children under 18 years of age.

METHODS: A quantitative research approach and descriptive research design were used for the proposed study. A total number of 100 samples were taken through purposive sampling technique from working mothers in selected colleges, Delhi NCR in the month of December 2025. Demographic data and self-structured perceived stress scale was used to assess the level of stress among working mothers related to academic performance of their children under 18 years of age. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data.

RESULT: Result revealed that 8% of working mothers were having high level of stress, 71% of working mothers were having moderate level of stress and 21% of working mothers were having low level of stress regarding academic performance of their children.

CONCLUSION: The present study revealed that majority of working mothers were having moderate level of stress regarding the academic performance of their children. There is a strong need to assess the level of stress among working mothers.

How to cite this article:
Sharma A, Dewan A. Stress Among Working
Mothers Related to Academic Performance of
Their Children Under 18 Years of Age, in Selected
Colleges, Delhi Ncr- A Survey. Int J Nurs Midwif
Res.2026;13(3):38-42.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.20261