Authors : Anjalatchi Muthukumaran
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2023.008
Volume : 6
Issue : 1
Year : 2023
Page No : 53-62
Statement of the Problem: A Pre Experimental Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge Regarding Prevention Of Urinary Tract Infection Among B.Sc. Nursing 1' Year Students Of Vivekananda College Of Nursing, Lucknow."
Background: Urinary tract infections are the most frequent bacterial infection in women. It occurs four times more frequently in females than males. It is a bacterial infection that affects part of the urinary tract. It is caused by micro-organisms such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia etc. It occurs in the urinary tract that comprises the urethra, bladder, ureters and kidneys.
Objectives: The main objective was to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection among B.Sc. Nursing I'year students of Vivekananda college of nursing. Lucknow.
Materials and Methods: A quantitative evaluative research approach, pre experimental one group pre-test and post-testresearch design was used.
The Sample Size: S was 48 students of B.Sc. Nursing 1' year were selected using purposive sampling technique. Initially the researcher got permission from concerned authority of Vivekananda college of nursing. The written consent was obtained from samples.
The Tool Used Were: Performa of demographic variable, self-structured knowledge questionnaire. Assessment of pre-existing level of knowledge done by administering knowledge questionnaire after that on same day structured teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection was given. After 5 days post test was conducted by the investigator.
The result of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between the mean pre-test (11.90) and post-test (21.54) knowledge scores, it denotes that increased knowledge after intervention.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective and enhancing knowledge of B.Sc. Nursing I' year students regarding prevention of urinary tract infection and that was more effective and beneficial for them.
Keywords: Urinary tract infection, Structured teaching programme, Research approach, Microorganisms