EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO-ASSISTED TEACHING MODULE ON ATTITUDE REGARDING SMOKING ABUSE AND ITS PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS AMONG STUDENTS OF DEGREE COLLEGE IN SELECTED COLLEGE AT DEHRADOON, UTTRAKHAND

Author Name: 1. Mr. Harshmani Naudiyal, 2.Dr. Sheikh Javed Ahmad

Volume/Issue: 05/09

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2025-68516897/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. PhD Scholar, Shri venkateshwara university, Gajraula, U.P., India.
2. Research Guide, Shri venkateshwara university, Gajraula, U.P, India.

ABSTRACT

Smoking among college students poses significant health risks, including psychological effects, requiring effective interventions. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching module in enhancing attitudes regarding smoking abuse and its psychological effects among hypertensive degree college students in a selected college in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A one-group pre-test post-test design was employed, with 30 students selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured attitude questionnaire and analyzed using paired t-tests and chi-square tests. Result : The results demonstrated a significant improvement in attitude scores, with the pre-test mean score of 46.19 (SD = 5.27, 46.19%) increasing to 84.43 (SD = 8.44, 84.43%) in the post-test. The enhancement mean score was 38.24, and the paired t-test value of 72.56 (df = 29, p 0.05). Conclusion : These findings highlight the influence of specific socio-demographic factors on attitudes toward smoking abuse and validate the video-assisted teaching module as a highly effective educational tool. Incorporating such multimedia educational modules into public health initiatives and academic curricula can enhance awareness and attitudes toward smoking abuse. Future studies should explore broader populations, additional factors, and long-term impacts to generalize these findings.

Key words: Experimental Study, Video-Assisted Teaching Module, Attitude, Smoking Abuse, Psychological Effects