EFFECT OF VIDEO-ASSISTED HEALTH TEACHING ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING TAI-CHI EXERCISE FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT.

Abstract

Stress has become a major issue in today’s society, with many individuals facing rising levels of stress due to various obligations, such as work responsibilities, academic pressures, and family duties. College students, in particular, are highly susceptible to stress and frequently experience its negative effects. Research by Brougham et al. highlights that factors like daily challenges, financial concerns, and academic expectations significantly contribute to elevated stress levels among this group. The simultaneous presence of multiple stressors can increase the likelihood of stress-related symptoms, ultimately affecting students' well-being and academic success. Tai Chi is a form of exercise that involves gentle, flowing movements, controlled breathing, and mindfulness. Its slow and graceful motions make it suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. This accessible practice promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and supports overall physical and mental well-being.

Objectives of the study: 1) To identify the knowledge regarding TAI CHI exercises for stress management among junior college students.

2) To measure the effect of health teaching on knowledge regarding TAI CHI exercises for stress management.

 3) To find the association of the effect of knowledge regarding TAI CHI exercises for stress management with selected demographic variables.

The method of study was an evaluative study. 60 samples were selected for the study by a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data collection was done by using questionnaires. Pre-test was conducted, after the pretest, intervention was given to the samples, and post-test was conducted after the health education. The data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The reliability was assessed using the test and retest method. Pearson's correlation coefficient was found to be 0.86. Hence, the tool of the study was found to be reliable. Result shows that descriptive and inferential statistics are used in analysis. The researchers applied a paired t-test to assess the effect of health teaching on knowledge regarding TAI CHI exercises for stress management. The average knowledge score in the pretest was 6.5, which increased to 15.1 in the posttest. T-value for this test was 20.6 with 59 degrees of freedom. The corresponding p-value was small (less than 0.05), and the null hypothesis was rejected. It is evident that the knowledge regarding TAI CHI exercises for stress management among junior college students improved significantly after health teaching.

Conclusion was to assess the effect of health teaching on knowledge regarding TAI CHI exercises for stress management was shown to be effective. Hence, the corresponding p-value was small (less than 0.05), and the null hypothesis is rejected. It is evident that the average knowledge score in the post-test is significantly higher than the pre-test.