A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM REGARDING PREVENTION OF CHICKEN POX AMONG ADULTS IN SMT. NAGARATHNAMMA COLLEGE OF NURSING, BANGALORE

Background: A study to assess the effectiveness of structure teaching program regarding prevention of Chicken Pox among adults in Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Bangalore. This research study aims to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program designed to educate adults about the prevention of chickenpox at Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing in Bangalore. By enhancing knowledge and awareness among adults through a structured educational intervention, this study seeks to contribute to the reduction of chickenpox incidence in the adult population, ultimately leading to improved public health outcomes.

Methods: Study was done with undergraduate nursing students, convenient sampling technique was used for selecting the sample. Period of study was August 2023. A self-administered questionnaire was used in form of multiple choices. Section A: Structed Questionnaire for assessing knowledge consisting of 25 items.

Results:

1.      53.33% has got adequate knowledge.

2.      35% has got moderate knowledge.

3.      11.67% has got inadequate knowledge.

Conclusion:Majority of the undergraduate nurses above 50%, have got adequate knowledge about the prevention of Chicken Pox.