A quasi experimental study to assess effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding first aid on choking in children among Anganwadi workers in selected areas of Pune city

Abstract

Introduction: The most frequent and potentially fatal emergency among children, particularly those between the ages of six months and five, is choking. Young children are naturally curious, tend to explore the world orally, which often leads to accidental ingestion of food, small objects, toys—potentially causing airway obstruction. If not addressed immediately and correctly, choking can lead to severe complications including brain damage or even death due to lack of oxygen. Aims of the Study: To assess effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding first aid on choking in children Methodology: In present study, Quantitative approach and  Quasi experimental study design used. It was carried out on 50 samples. The Non probability purposive sampling technique was used. Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics. Results: The study revealed a significant improvement in Anganwadi workers' knowledge of first aid on choking in children after video-assisted training. 54% of participants had poor knowledge, with a mean pre-test score of 11.1 (SD = 4.66). Post-test 48% achieving excellent scores, with a mean of 18.0 (SD = 5.15), and only 18% scoring poorly. A paired t-test confirmed the improvement, with a t-value of 6.9591 and a p-value of 0.00001, indicating that video-assisted method was highly effective. These findings understand the importance of targeted training to enhance first aid preparedness among Anganwadi workers. Conclusion: Demographic factors such as age, education, marital status, work experience, area of work, and prior training did not significantly affect Anganwadi workers' knowledge of first aid for choking in children.