A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING REGARDING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WARM CHAIN PRACTICES ON PREVENTION OF HYPOTHERMIA IN NEWBORN AMONG STAFF NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT COIMBATORE

Neonatal hypothermia is a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially indeveloping countries. Maintaining thermal stability through proper warm chain practices is essential for the survival and wellbeing of newborns, and staff nurses play a key role in implementing these practices. This study aimed to assess the existing knowledge of staff nurses regarding warm chain practices for prevention of neonatal hypothermia, evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching by comparing pre-test and post-test scores, and determine the association between pre-test knowledge and selected demographic variables. A quantitative quasi-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was adopted among 100 staff nurses selected through purposive sampling from selected hospitals in Coimbatore. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. Video assisted teaching was administered after the pre-test and the post-test was conducted on the 15th day. The mean pre- test knowledge score was 5.9 ± 1.4 and the mean post-test score was 15.8 ± 3, with a mean difference of 10. The calculated paired t value was 33, which was statistically significant at p & lt; 0.05, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention. Significant association was found between knowledge and age and NICU experience, while no significant association was observed with other demographic variables. The study concluded that video assisted teaching was highly effective in improving staff nurses knowledge regarding warm chain practices for prevention of neonatal hypothermia.