A Pre Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Respiratory Illness among Employees Working in Cotton Industries of Metropolitan City

Abstract

Introduction: Exposure to cotton dust has profound effect on pulmonary function. Study shows that the prevalence of self-reported respiratory symptoms was higher among exposed to cotton dust than unexposed. Thus reducing exposure to dusts, adequate ventilation and improving hygiene of the working department are needed to reduce respiratory problems.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of information booklet on knowledge regarding prevention of respiratory illness among employees working in cotton industries and to find out the association between pre-test and post-test knowledge regarding prevention of respiratory illness among employees working in cotton industries in metropolitan city with selected demographic variables.

Materials and Methods: A pre-experimental descriptive evaluative approach, one group pre-test and post-test design were used which consisted 100 employees of cotton industries, non-probability convenient sampling technique, Semi-structured knowledge questionnaire was used before and after distributing Information booklet.

Result: In pre-test level of knowledge regarding prevention of respiratory illness among employees having 29% good knowledge level and in post-test level of knowledge regarding prevention of respiratory illness among employees were 26% having excellent knowledge level after distributed information booklet it was improved, respectively. The mean of pre-test knowledge levels 5.06 and standard deviation was 2.97. The mean of post-test knowledge levels was 12.06 and standard deviation was 3.74. Mean difference was 7.00, for comparison paired t-test was applied. The calculated t-value was found to be 56.868 and is more than tabulated t-value for the 0.0001 level of significant.

Conclusion: Information booklet is an effective tool to increase the knowledge regarding prevention of respiratory illness among employees working in cotton industries.