Knowledge Score Regarding Myths and Facts Related to Mental Illness Among People Residing in and Around Rural Area of Jabalpur

Abstract

Now a days number of people suffering with serious type of mental illness which are challengeable, they struggle with the disabilities and symptoms that result from the disease. So, the study was designed to assess the   knowledge score regarding myths and facts related to mental illness among people residing in selected rural area of Jabalpur. The total sample size was 60 rural people from selected area of Jabalpur. The non-probability quota sampling technique was used in the experimental study. The questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding myths and facts related to mental illness. With the help of Video assisted teaching programme on myths and facts related to mental illness. Result clearly indicated that out of 60 samples the majority of samples 34 (56.67%) had average knowledge, 26 (43.33%) had good knowledge and no one had poor knowledge about myths and facts related to mental illness after video assisted teaching program.