Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Effects of Junk Food on Mental Health among the Undergraduate Students at Selected Colleges

Pradnya Narayanrao Masram

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding effects of junk food on mental health among the undergraduate students at selected colleges. A pre- experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was used. 100 samples (100-experimental group) of simple random sampling technique was used. The pre-test knowledge score was 11.19 (1.44) and post-test knowledge score was 23.15 (1.75). The statistics value of the paired t test was 63.99. The p value less than 0.0 shows significant difference in the knowledge scores. Result shows that self-instructional module was effective to provide knowledge regarding effects of junk food on mental health among the undergraduate students at selected colleges.

Keywords: Junk food, Mental health and Undergraduate students