Enhancing Family Planning Awareness and Use: The Power of SelfInstructional Modules (SIM)

Abstract

Despite high awareness of contraceptive methods, India's contraceptive prevalence rate 
remains low, highlighting a gap between knowledge and practice. This study explores the 
impact of self-instructional modules on the knowledge, understanding, and confidence in 
family planning methods among eligible couples in urban slum areas of Indore, India. 
Employing an evaluative approach with a one-group pre-test and post-test design, fifty
eligible couples were selected using non-probability convenient sampling. Data were 
gathered via structured knowledge questionnaires before and after the module's 
implementation. Analysis revealed a significant improvement in knowledge, with a highly 
significant difference between the mean post-test and pre-test knowledge scores. The audiovisual self-instructional module was effective and well-received, suggesting its potential as a 
valuable tool for enhancing family planning education. Further research is recommended to 
explore various instructional methods for better outcomes.