Abstract

Background: Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased bone strength and is commonly prevalent among perimenopausal women.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching module (VATM) in improving the knowledge on osteoporosis and its prevention among perimenopausal women in urban slum area of Berhampur, Odisha, India.

Material and Methods: It was an interventional study carried out in the slum areas of Ankuli between September 2013 and February 2014. Sample size was calculated as 369, and systematic random sampling was applied. A structured pretested and predesigned questionnaire consisting of two parts (A and B) was used as the study tool. Immediately after pretest with questionnaire, VATM was presented and the posttest conducted 7 days after using the same structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics applied on data analysis by using SPSS version 16.0. Paired t test was applied for pre- and posttest comparison. Confidence interval was also calculated based on standard error.

Result: Majority (75%) were in the age group of 51–60 years; 42% revealed no formal education. Before administration of VATM, 48% knew that osteoporosis is a disorder of bone opined, which increased to 92% post-VATM. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean pretest and posttest scores in all aspects of knowledge on osteoporosis.

Conclusion: Along with other modalities of sensitization such as leaflet distribution and counseling, VATM is an effective mode of increasing
the awareness on osteoporosis.

Key words: Osteoporosis, perimenopausal women, posttest, pretest, video-assisted teaching module (VATM)