“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INFORMATIONAL BOOKLET ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING ATTENTION DEFICITE HYPERACTIVE DISORDER AMONG GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AT SELECTED GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH”

Abstract

ADHD can interfere with a child’s ability to perform in school and capacity to develop and maintain social ‘peer’ relationships. ADHD can increase a risk of drop out of school or having disciplinary problems.  ADHD is also is associated with an increased risk of having hazardous cigarette smoking and substance abuse. A study to assess the Effectiveness of Informational Booklet on knowledge regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder among Government Primary School Teachers at selected Government Primary Schools in Kanpur U.P. The research study conducted in Rama University. The sample were selected by using Non-probability convenience sampling technique. The sample size was 60. The validity and reliability of tools was established. The data was collected by using self-structured knowledge questionnaire. The result of the study showed that the pre-test knowledge score16(26.67%) had inadequate knowledge, 44(73.33%) had moderate knowledge, 0(0.00%) had adequate knowledge and the post-test knowledge score 0(0.00%) had inadequate, 28(46.67%) had moderate knowledge, 32(53.33%) had moderate knowledge. The post-test mean score (18) was high when compare to the pre-test mean score (12.58). The obtained “t” value 29.91 was greater than the value of df 59 which was p<0.05 level of significant differences between pre-test and post-test of level of knowledge hence the formulated research hypothesis H₁was accepted. The test revealed that there was no significance association of knowledge with selected socio-demographic variables such as source of information, there was significant with association with age, gender, religion, qualifications and previous knowledge were found non-significant at <0.005 level of significance. The study concluded that the Informational Booklet was effective and improved knowledge regarding ADHD among Government Primary School Teachers.

Keywords: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Informational Booklet, Government Primary School Teachers.