Effectiveness of a Video-Assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Early Identification and Management of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) Among Young Adults at Sanjay Gandhi College of Nursing, Bangalore

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is an extremely common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. It is associated with hormonal imbalances, leading to menstrual irregularities, infertility, and metabolic complications. Early detection and appropriate management of Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease can help prevent long-term health consequences such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infertility. This study attempted to measure the effectiveness of a Video-Assisted Teaching Program on knowledge related to early identification and management of PCOD among young adults at Sanjay Gandhi College of Nursing, Bangalore. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used for the study. Simple random sampling was used, and a total of 50 young adults were selected. The knowledge questionnaire was structured and had comprehensive information regarding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management strategies of Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). Data were collected before and after administering the Video Assisted Teaching Program. The results of the pre-test revealed that 94% of the participants had inadequate knowledge with a mean score of 6.34 (31.7%). After the intervention, the post-test results had a significant improvement in knowledge, with 44% achieving adequate knowledge and a mean score of 15.3 (76.5%). Statistical analysis using a paired t-test indicated that the Video Assisted Teaching Program was highly effective, with a t-value of 2.42, significant at p < 0.05. In addition, significant associations were found between the pre-test knowledge scores and selected socio-demographic variables, such as year of study, socio-economic status, and parental education. The results indicate that video-assisted teaching is an effective educational tool to raise the awareness and understanding of Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) among young adults. The study emphasizes the need for incorporating innovative educational strategies like VATP into nursing curricula to improve reproductive health literacy and empower individuals to adopt preventive and management measures effectively. Future studies could explore similar interventions on larger, more diverse populations.