Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Complementary Therapies: A Pre-experimental Study

A pre-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Information booklet on level of knowledge regarding complementary therapies among health workers in selected Rural areas, Mangalore, Karnataka. A total sample of 60, health workers were selected using convenience sampling technique. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge among health workers regarding complimentary therapies before and after intervention (Information booklet) and to determine the effectiveness of Information booklet on level of knowledge regarding complimentary therapies among health workers. The final objective was to find out the association between pre-test level of knowledge and selected demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A one-group pre-test post-test design was used to conduct the study. A sample comprising of 60 health workers from PHC (Primary health centre) were enrolled using non-probability convenience sampling technique. The conceptual framework of the study was based on Ludwig Von Bertalanffy’s General System Model. Tools used for data collection were demographic Performa and structured knowledge questionnaire. 
Results: Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed that the mean post-test knowledge score 23.40±2.50 was significantly higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score 10.00±3.00 (p<0.01). Paired t value computed at 31.60** was statistically significant at p<0.01. Significant association at 0.05 level was observed between level of knowledge with regard to the previous knowledge regarding complementary therapies. 
Conclusion: The findings of the study confirmed that the Information booklet was significantly effective in improving the level of knowledge regarding Complimentary therapies among health workers.