A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INFORMATION BOOKLET REGARDING RISK FACTOR AND PREVENTION OF HEART ATTACK ON KNOWLEDGE AMONG FEMALE IN SELECTED URBAN AREA.
Keywords:
Heart attack, Information booklet, Risk factors, Prevention, Knowledge, Urban women, Health education.Abstract
Background: Heart attack remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Despite its high prevalence, awareness regarding its risk factors and prevention remains inadequate, particularly in urban populations. Health education through structured materials, such as information booklets, may serve as an effective tool to enhance knowledge and promote preventive practices.
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an information booklet in enhancing knowledge about risk factors and the prevention of heart attacks among females in a selected urban area.
Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. A total of [sample size] female participants from a selected urban area were chosen using purposive sampling. A structured knowledge questionnaire was administered before and after the distribution of the information booklet. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The findings revealed a significant improvement in the post-test knowledge scores compared to the pre-test scores (p < 0.05), indicating that the information booklet effectively enhanced the participants' understanding of heart attack risk factors and preventive measures.
Conclusion: The study concludes that structured educational interventions, such as information booklets, are effective in increasing awareness and knowledge among urban females regarding heart attack prevention. Incorporating such tools into community health programs may contribute to reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases.
