A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Baby Bottle Syndrome among B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year Students and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year Students in Selected Nursing Colleges of District Faridkot, Punjab

Abstract

Introduction: One of the most common dental disorders that may harm an infant or young child’s teeth is Baby Bottle Syndrome. The top front teeth, which have such an impact on your child’s smile, are the most at risk of decay, but the Baby Bottle Syndrome puts other teeth at risk as well. It is mostly brought on by a child’s teeth being exposed to sugary drinks for extended periods of time during meals and snacks. Sweetened liquids, such as milk, formula, fruit juice, and the like An early childhood caries (ECC) and Baby Bottle Tooth Decay condition that affects infants and toddlers. This illness has a large and country-wide incidence rate, according to social status, ethnicity, and eating habits. Although it is only 1 to 12% in economically advanced countries, it may reach up to 70% in underdeveloped countries, making it critical for children to have a thorough understanding of the Baby Bottle Syndrome in order to avoid any issues or complications that may arise as a result.
Aim of the Study: The Aim of The Study is “to assess the Knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year students and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students regarding Baby Bottle Syndrome Using Self-Instructional Module.”
Material & Methods: A pre-experimental study design with one group pre-test and post-test was adopted. 200 B.Sc. Nursing 3rd year students and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students from Nursing colleges in the district of Faridkot, Punjab, were chosen using the purposive sampling technique, after administering the self-instructional module on Baby Bottle Syndrome. On the seventh day, a post-test was administered to measure the knowledge of the students. “J.W. Kenny’s System Open System Model was used as a conceptual framework for the study.”
Results: This result revealed that there is a significant improvement in the knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year students and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students regarding Baby Bottle Syndrome Using Self-Instructional Module. When compared to the pre-test mean i.e., 12.23 ± 3.221, the post-test mean was 18.01 ± 2.818. and Mean difference was (5.785). After applied the paired t test; results showed that t199=24.985, p=0.001 which is very significant at the 0.01 level of significance. As a result, the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative. The research found that “Self-Instructional Module on Baby Bottle Syndrome (BBS) may help nursing students better understand the condition.”
Conclusion: The “Baby Bottle Syndrome Self-Instructional Module is beneficial in enhancing the Baby Bottle Syndrome knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Year and Post Basic Nursing 1st Year students.”