Shivani Gautam¹* and Nitika Sharma²

¹MSc Nursing (Psychiatry), Guru Dronacharya College of Nursing, Yol Cant, Dharamshala (H.P), India
²Assistant Professor, Guru Dronacharya College of Nursing, Yol Cant, Dharamshala (H.P), India

*Corresponding Author: Shivani Gautam, MSc Nursing (Psychiatry), Guru Dronacharya College of Nursing, Yol Cant, Dharamshala (H.P), India.

Received: July 14, 2025; Published: July 23, 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Occupational stress is a significant issue for healthcare workers, impacting both their emotional and physical well-being. Stress reduction techniques are crucial for managing this stress effectively.

Aim and Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a Video-Assisted Teaching Programme in improving healthcare workers' knowledge about stress reduction techniques.

Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was done on 60 healthcare workers from hospitals in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh by using purposive sampling and a self-structured questionnaire was made to assess the knowledge of health care workers. Prior to the beginning of the study, they were explained the purpose and nature of study. Information on demographic variables which includes age, type of family, educational status, occupational status, socioeconomic status and previous knowledge. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-test and chi-square tests, were applied. The post-test scores showed a significant improvement, with 95% of participants achieving adequate knowledge after the intervention compared to 50.3% before. The mean pre-test score was 50.3%, which increased to 74.7% post-test (t = 29.196, p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The study concluded that the video assisted teaching programme is significantly effective in enhancing the knowledge of health care workers regarding stress reduction techniques. Early awareness can prevent health care workers form suffering from various physical and mental strain.

Keywords: Stress; Stress Reduction Techniques; Health Care Workers

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Citation

Citation: Shivani Gautam and Nitika Sharma. “Impact of Video-Assisted Teaching on Stress Management Knowledge among Healthcare Professionals: A Quasi-Experimental Approach". Acta Scientific Women's Health 7.8 (2025): 66-71.

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