A study to assess effectiveness of QR coded self-Instructional module regarding endometriosis on knowledge among women in selected urban area

Background: Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological disorder that affects a substantial number of women of reproductive age and often leads to pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Despite its high prevalence, awareness and knowledge regarding endometriosis remain limited among women, contributing to delayed diagnosis and inadequate management. Digital health education strategies such as QR coded self-instructional modules (SIM) offer a convenient and effective method to improve health-related knowledge. Objectives 1. To assess the knowledge regarding endometriosis among women in selected urban areas. 2. To assess the effectiveness of a QR coded self-instructional module on knowledge regarding endometriosis among women in selected urban areas. 3. To determine the association between knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted in selected urban areas of PCMC, Pune. A total of 100 women were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. Following the pretest, a QR coded self-instructional module on endometriosis was administered. Post-test knowledge was assessed after the intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-test and Fisher’s exact test, were used for data analysis. Results: The pretest findings revealed that 78% of women had poor knowledge and 22% had average knowledge regarding endometriosis. After the intervention, 98% of women demonstrated good knowledge, while 2% had average knowledge. The mean knowledge score increased significantly from 4.6 in the pretest to 17.8 in the post-test. The paired t-test value was 37.1 with 99 degrees of freedom (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant improvement in knowledge following the QR coded SIM. A significant association was observed between knowledge scores and occupation. Conclusion: The study concluded that the QR coded self-instructional module was highly effective in improving knowledge regarding endometriosis among women in selected urban areas. The findings support the use of QR code-based digital health education as an accessible, cost-effective strategy to enhance women’s awareness and promote early identification and management of endometriosis