Abstract

Background: Uncontrolled population growth is currently the most pressing issue in India, and efforts are being made to address it through family planning. The goal of limiting family size and achieving population stabilization is a commonly discussed topic. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Video Assisted Teaching Module (VATM) on contraceptive methods with regard to the knowledge and attitude of the couples in the villages of Sikkim.

Methods: The study utilized a true experimental pretest-posttest design with 160 couples (80 in the Experimental group and 80 in the Control group) selected from 4 villages under Gangtok District using a cluster randomization technique. A knowledge questionnaire with 20 items and a Five-point Likert scale was used to assess pre-intervention knowledge and attitude toward contraceptive methods, respectively. After administering the Video Assisted Teaching Module, post-intervention knowledge and attitude were assessed using the same tools after one week. Data were analyzed using Jamovi version 2.3.

Result: The study finding reveals that prior to the intervention, only 11.25% of husbands and 13.75% of wives in the Experimental group had good knowledge about contraceptive methods, while 77.5% of husbands and 81.25% of wives had an unfavorable attitude toward them. However, after undergoing the intervention, there was a significant increase in knowledge and attitude scores for both husbands and wives. Specifically, 71.25% and 77.5% of husbands and wives had good knowledge, and 96% and 98% had a favorable attitude toward contraceptive methods. The study found that pre-test knowledge and attitude were associated with demographic factors and showed a positive correlation between experimental and control groups.

Conclusion: The study concluded that the pre-test revealed inadequate knowledge and attitude towards contraceptive methods among married eligible couples. However, the video-assisted teaching program significantly improved knowledge and a more positive attitude toward contraception in the experimental group. Therefore, the program was deemed effective in enhancing the knowledge and attitude of married eligible couples.