A Study To Assess The Efficacy Of Information Booklet On Knowledge Regarding Causes Of Mental Illness Among Adults In Selected Areas Of Maharashtra

Abstract

Mental health is defined by the world health organization (WHO) as ‘the capacity of an individual to form harmonious relationships with others and to participate in or contribute constructively to changes in social environment’. 2 Just as the body can fall ill, so too can the mind. This is called as mental illness.  Mental illness is “any illness experienced by a person which affects their emotions, thoughts or behaviour, which is out of keeping with their cultural beliefs and personality, and is producing a negative effect on their lives or the lives of their families”.3Mental illness can occur at any time, to anyone. It occurs when a state of physical, mental, social and spiritual well being is disturbed. According to World (Mental) Health Report 2011, 203 million people worldwide suffer from mental illness.

Method: In present study researcher adopted a Non-probability Convenience Sampling technique  was used.Quasi experimental one group pretest post test research designs were used to carry out the study. It examines the efficacy of information booklet on knowledge regarding causes of mental illness among adults.

Result: 38.33% of adults were having good level of knowledge score, 31.67% having very good level of knowledge score, 25% of adults were having average level of knowledge, 3.33% of adults having excellent level of knowledge score and remaining 1.67% of adults were having poor level of knowledge score. The minimum score in pretest was 4 and the maximum score was 21, the mean score for the pretest was 13.70± 4.26. whereas, in post test 80% of adults were having excellent level of knowledge score, 13.33% of adults having very good level of knowledge score, 5% of adults having good level of knowledge score and remaining 1.67% of adults having average level of knowledge score.  The minimum score in post test was 8 and the maximum score was 25, the mean score for the post test was 21.75± 3.33. It shows that knowledge of adults is increased in post test, it interpreted that the information booklet regarding causes of mental illness was effective.

Conclusion: The researcher will be able to assess  the  efficacy of information booklet on knowledge regarding causes of mental illness among adults.