Suhana Job Dondapati,
Padmavathi S.,
Shiny Chittibabu V.,
Leena Raj Pallivela,
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, METAS Adventist School of Nursing, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Gujarat, India
- HOD, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Adventist College of Nursing, Karnataka, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Adventist College of Nursing, Karnataka, India
- Lecturer, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Meenashri Institute of Nursing, Jharkhand, India
Abstract
Background and Purpose of the Study:Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread but often overlooked global health concern, affecting more than one billion individuals worldwide. Insufficient levels of vitamin D have been linked to an elevated risk of developing various chronic illnesses. Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to assess women’s baseline knowledge about vitamin D deficiency. It also sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-instructional module (SIM) in enhancing their knowledge by comparing the average pre-test and post-test scores. Additionally, the study examined whether there was any association between pre-test knowledge levels and selected socio-demographic variables. Methods: This quantitative research employed a pre-experimental, one-group pre-test post-test design, involving 60 women. Participants were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to gather data, and participants were provided with a self-instructional module on vitamin D deficiency. Results: The analysis showed that 73.3% of participants had inadequate knowledge in the pre-test. However, following the intervention, 90% demonstrated adequate knowledge in the post-test, indicating a substantial improvement. No significant association was found between pre-test knowledge scores and the socio-demographic variables examined. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the self-instructional module was effective in improving knowledge among women about vitamin D deficiency. A significant difference was observed between the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores, highlighting the usefulness of educational interventions in increasing awareness.
Keywords: Evaluate, knowledge, vitamin D deficiency, women, self-instructional module, Bangalore
[This article belongs to International Journal of Women’s Health Nursing And Practices ]
Suhana Job Dondapati, Padmavathi S., Shiny Chittibabu V., Leena Raj Pallivela. The Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Vitamin D Deficiency Among Women in Selected Institutions, Bangalore. International Journal of Women’s Health Nursing And Practices. 2025; 03(02):1-9.
Suhana Job Dondapati, Padmavathi S., Shiny Chittibabu V., Leena Raj Pallivela. The Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Vitamin D Deficiency Among Women in Selected Institutions, Bangalore. International Journal of Women’s Health Nursing And Practices. 2025; 03(02):1-9. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijwhnp/article=2025/view=235182
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International Journal of Women’s Health Nursing And Practices
| Volume | 03 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | 28/09/2025 |
| Accepted | 11/10/2025 |
| Published | 25/10/2025 |
| Publication Time | 27 Days |
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