A Pre-Experimental Study On Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Programme On Knowledge Of Osteoporosis Among Menopausal Women In Selected Rural Community, Of District-Tarn Taran, Punjab. 2021

ABSTRACT

Background of the study- Osteoporosis is a major health and economic problem. An international consensus development conference has stated that osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro architect deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptible to fracture. During menopause estrogen level become significant lowered. Estrogen hormone help to control the osteoclasts, which are the bone cell producers. When estrogen level decrease in menopausal women that can ultimately leads to osteoporosis. The investigator while working in the field of community and hospital setting found that menopausal women had very little knowledge regarding osteoporosis. The lack of awareness about osteoporosis reflects the need to impart educational programs to menopausal women regarding prevention of disease. Hence, the present study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding osteoporosis. Method:- the research design was selected for the study of a pre-experimental one group pre test and post test. The setting was selected in rural community of district, Tarn Taran. The sample includes 60 menopausal women and Non- probability convenience sampling technique was used. Only menopausal women were included for conducting the study. The pilot study was conducted with 10 menopausal women. The reliability of tool was obtained by split half method on samples participating in the pilot study and correlation was done by Karl's Pearson coefficient of correlation. The reliability of tool was 0.98. Results and interpretation:-The data was analyzed by applying descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed that the mean post test knowledge score (21.23) was higher than the mean pre test score(16.3) and found to be . highly significant with a calculated 't' value of 7.51 thus the results have validated and structured teaching programme devised. There was statistical significant existing relation between Education, occupation and marital status with the knowledge about osteoporosis among menopausal women. But has no significant relation with knowledge between Age, dietary pattern, monthly family income and source of information with the knowledge of osteoporosis among menopausal women. Conclusion:- The results of the study indicated that menopausal women were having less knowledge regarding osteoporosis and structured teaching programme had helped them to increase their knowledge.