Pre-Post Comparison of Stuttering Awareness Program among Prospective Teachers: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

As stuttering exists worldwide, among different culture/people, it is essential in identifying attitudes, concern, nature of problem in different cultural groups. The main objectives of the study are to identify effectiveness of sensitization program on stuttering immediately after program and also to determine the gender difference in attitude towards stuttering. A questionnaire was modified and adapted, and administered prior and after the sensitization program. The seven domains included in the questionnaire were myths/facts, attitude, causes, treatment, awareness, characteristics and occurrence of stuttering. Results indicated improved scores on few domains such as attitude, characteristics and treatment. Remaining domains such as myths/facts causes and occurrence of stuttering showed no significant difference prior and after the sensitization program on stuttering. Male participant’s perception on stuttering was better compared to female participants on all domains except characteristics domain. Improved scores on few domains after awareness program suggested that awareness about stuttering was better after the sensitization program.