Vol. 10, Issue 4, Part A (2024)

Background: Health workers including the Grade IV workers are constantly exposed to infectious materials and pathogens while they provide care to the patients. By practicing infection control techniques, the healthcare workers can avoid spreading microorganisms. This can be possible when there is up gradation of knowledge and practice of healthcare workers regarding PPE and Biomedical Waste Management.

Aim: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) program on Knowledge, Skill and Practice regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Biomedical Waste Management among the Grade IV worker.

Materials and Methods: A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted, 50 Grade IV workers in Rahman Hospitals Pvt Ltd, Guwahati, Assam were recruited as sample of the study using Non-probability Purposive sampling technique. Demographic Performa, Structured Knowledge Interview schedule questionnaire, Observational checklist on Skill and Practice tools regarding Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) and Biomedical Waste Management among the Grade IV worker were used to assess their knowledge, skill and practice, followed by administration of a Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) program on PPE and Biomedical waste management free of cost. The re-assessment of the knowledge, skill and practice was carried out on the 8th day of the pre- assessment. Data were analyzed by using the software package SPSS 20 version.

Results: The findings of the study revealed that most of the Grade IV workers belonged to the age group of 31 – 40 years and 41-50 years, most of the Grade IV workers were male and were married. Majority of the Grade IV workers completed secondary education and majority of them have worked between7to 9 years and are working in general ward. The mean difference between the pre-test and post-test knowledgewas7.36, the calculated ‘t’ value between pre-test and post-test knowledge (t = 12.32, p<0.001**), was found higher than the tabulated value [ t = 2.02, df = 49] The mean difference between the pre-test and post-test Skill was 2.60. The calculated ‘t’ value between pre-test and post-test Skill (t = 7.35, p<0.001**), was found higher than the tabulated value [ t =2.02, df = 49]. The mean difference between the pre-test and post-test Practice was 6.98. The calculated ‘t’ value between pre-test and post-test Practice (t = 12.76, p<0.001**), was found higher than the tabulated value [ t = 2.02, df = 49] which was statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance.

Conclusion: The study concludes that the Video Assisted Teaching (VAT) program on Personal Protective Equipment and Biomedical waste management was effective in enhancing the knowledge, skill and practice of the Grade IV worker.