EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING LEK LADKI YOJANA AND MAJHI KANYA BHAGYASHREE YOJANA AMONG WOMEN RESIDING IN SELECTED: A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY.

DOI: https://doie.org/10.65985/jbse.2025312646

Ms. Abhyashree Sontakke, Ms. Varsha Hambarde, Ms. Sarika Bais, Mrs Hemlata Salve

Keywords:

Lek Ladki Yojana, Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Yojana, Self-Instructional Module, Knowledge, Women, Quasi-Experimental Study.

Abstract:

Introduction: This study addresses the crucial need to enhance women’s awareness of government schemes aimed at empowering the girl child, specifically the Lek Ladki Yojana and Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Yojana. Despite the importance of these initiatives in promoting girls' education and welfare, many eligible women remain unaware of them. To bridge this gap, the study aimed to assess and improve women's knowledge through a structured self-instructional module. Objectives: The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of the self-instructional module. Secondary objectives included assessing pre- and post-test knowledge levels and analyzing the association of post-test scores with demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative, quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted between November 8 and 30, 2024. Data were collected using a validated, self structured questionnaire covering demographics and knowledge (30 MCQs). Reliability was established (r=0.9583), and a pilot study confirmed feasibility. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with significance set at p<0.05. Results: Pre-test findings showed that 20% had poor, 54.67% average, and 25.33% good knowledge, with a mean score of 9.66±2.73 (32.22%). Post-test results indicated significant improvement: 10.67% had average, 4% good, 53.33% very good, and 32% excellent knowledge, with a mean score of 21.34±5.22 (71.15%). The mean score difference was 11.68±5.64, and a strong positive correlation (r=0.885, p=0.001) confirmed the module’s effectiveness. Significant associations were found with age, area of residence, and occupation. Conclusion: The self-instructional module effectively enhanced women's knowledge of the Lek Ladki Yojana and Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Yojana. The significant improvement in post-test scores underscores the importance of targeted educational interventions to increase awareness and utilization of such schemes.

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