International Journal of Innovative Research in Health Science

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is one of the most prevalent complaints of endocrine problems among the female population globally. Limited knowledge about the disease, how to deal with it and complications can impact treatment outcomes and the quality of life. Educational interventions are important to the improvement of patients' knowledge and attitude toward the disease management. Methods: A quantitative research methodology employing a pre-experimental design with a single group was utilized. The study was carried out in 60 hypothyroid women who were attending the endocrinology out patient department of Sri Gokulam Hospital, Salem. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select the participants. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Intervention was given after the pre-test. The assessment was done 21st day after the post test. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. Results: The mean knowledge score in the pre-test was 14.40 ± 4.98 and 29.36 ± 2.74 in the post-test. The mean attitude score improved from 33.48 ± 2.95 to 41.98 ± 4.35. The t values of the knowledge paired (25.41) and attitude paired (19.08) obtained were statistically significant at p ≤ 0.05. Strong and positive post test correlation coefficient was obtained between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.90). Conclusion: The Video Assisted Teaching Programme significantly enhanced knowledge and fostered a positive attitude among women attending the endocrinology outpatient department regarding hypothyroidism. Educational interventions can be effectively used to increase awareness and promote good disease management.