Effectiveness of Information Pamphlet on Knowledge Regarding Myocardial Infarction among Adults

Abstract

Introduction: -cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally. Myocardial Infarction is recognised as the one of the leading causes of death in India.

Aim of study: -To assess the effectiveness of information pamphlet on knowledge regarding myocardial infarction among adults from selected areas of Pune city.

Material and methods: - The quantitative research approach and Quazi experimental with pre-test, post-test control group design was used. 120 samples were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. 60 samples inexperimental group and 60 samples in control group.Data collected through structured questionary. Experimental group received information pamphlet regarding Myocardial Infarction.

Results: - Majority of adults (33.33%)experimental group and (73.33%) control group were from 18 to 25 years of age group.Maximum adults (53.33%) experimental group,(55%) control group were female.Among allmajority (35%) experimental group (50%) control group complete higher secondary education.Majority of sample (50%)experimental group and (70%) control group were working.Maximum (76.67%) experimental group and (98.33%) control group did not have any family history of heart ailment/disease/illness. Majority of adult samples (36.67%)experimental group and (70%) control group did not aware about MyocardialInfarction.Effectiveness of information pamphlets on knowledge regarding Myocardial Infarction among adults in experimental group is analysed by paired t-test the value of t calculated is 20.68. The p value is <0.0001. So, result is significant at p<0.05 level of significance. Hence, Information pamphlet are effective in improving the knowledge level regarding Myocardial Infarction. There was no association between knowledge before administration of information pamphlet and selected demographic variables.Conclusion: -The study concluded that there is improvement in level of knowledge regarding Myocardial Infarction among adults and information pamphlet is effective in terms of gaining knowledge.