Assess the Efficacy of Role Play on Knowledge Regarding Ayushman Bharat Yojana Among People

Abstract

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) popularly known as Ayushman Bharat Yojana Scheme is the flagship scheme by the Government of India. It is essentially a health insurance scheme to cater to the poor, lower section of the society and the vulnerable population. The scheme offers financial protection in case of hospitalization due to medical emergencies. This article is a detailed guide about the government's health insurance scheme's eligibility, features, benefits and the application process To assess efficacy of role play on knowledge regarding Ayushman Bharat Yojana among people A pre-experimental pre-test, post-test research design was used to conduct this study. non probability - convenient sampling technique was used to collect data from community people. Structured Questionnaire was used to collect the data after collecting pre-test data, role play was organized after the pre-test data collection Seven days were provided to the samples for utilizing role play which was organized for 30-40 minutes of role play with Audio-Visual (AV) aids. Post-test information was gathered after seven days from the day of role play intervention. Seven days was assigned after getting expert opinions as well as to give time for implication of knowledge through role play regarding Ayushman Bharat Yojana among Community people. The sample characteristics were described by frequency, percentage and t-test was used to describe the difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge score. Chi-square test was also used to find out the association between knowledge of community people regarding Ayushman Bharat Yojana with selected demographic variables. Results:-The mean pre-test knowledge score was 14.65 and mean post-test knowledge score was 17.90 the comparison of pretest and Post test scores for knowledge regarding Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Standard deviation is compared with mean difference values and student's paired 't' test is applied. The calculated 't' value i.e. 11.41 are much higher than the tabulated value at 5% level of significance for overall knowledge score of community people which is statistically acceptable level of significance. Role play significantly out their improvement in the knowledge regarding Ayushman Bharat Yojana for selected area among community people. Analysis of the data show there was significant difference between pretest and posttest knowledge