“A study to assess the knowledge and effectiveness of structured teaching program on digital device syndrome among junior secondary students of selected school at lucknow, u.p.”

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RESEARCH ABSTRACT “A study to assess the knowledge and effectiveness of structured teaching program on digital device syndrome among junior secondary students of selected school at Lucknow U.P.” INTRODUCTION The word digital includes and describe the advancement in the field of technology. Due to various new researches and upgrading, the upcoming era will be a world of technology only. This advancement has its benefit such as use of internet services for the purpose of studies, data handling, accounts management and many more. The digital devices are available at every place and in every people surrounding, for example: laptops, tablet, iPad, mobile phones, computer, digital watches and many more. Because of facilities that are available through these devices, people are using them every time. Apart from the facilities and benefits available because of them. There are certain drawbacks also, which are primary posing impact on the health of the users. There are many harmful effects such as shoulder pain, back ache, stiff neck leading people's towards sedentary lifestyle and the most significant effect is on eyes which includes; eye strain, blurred vision, dry eyes, headache etc. OBJECTIVES • To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding digital devices syndrome among junior secondary school students. • To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on digital device syndrome among junior secondary school students. • To compare the pre-test and post-test knowledge score regarding digital device syndrome among junior secondary students of selected school. • To find out the association between pre-test knowledge score with selected demographic variables. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY This study was conducted using quantitative approach at Shri Yogeshwar Rishikul Inter College Lucknow, U.P. with 80 samples using pre experimental (one group pretest post test) research design, selection of samples was done via non-probability purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted through an offline mode with structured knowledge questionnaire in which junior secondary school students were selected. Pre-existing knowledge was assessed by using structured knowledge questionnaire after thatstructured teaching programme was conducted regarding digital device syndrome in order to increase the knowledgeand develop preventive attitude, after 6 days post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme. RESULT The overall knowledge level of junior secondary school students regarding digital device syndrome after implementation of structured teaching programme shows that 2 (2.5%) students had inadequate knowledge, 57 (71.25%) students had moderate knowledge and 21 (26.25%) students had adequate knowledge. CONCLUSION Hence, the present study reveals that structured teaching programmewas effective, appropriate and feasible to impart knowledge to junior secondary school students. It hadhelp the students to acquire knowledge and develop preventive attitude regarding digital device syndrome.

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