A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Related to HIV/AIDS among 1st Year GNM in a Selected College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a major emerging public health problem in India. According to an estimate made by the regional office of the WHO for south Asia, in the year 2000, India accounts over two third of HIV infected in this region. The projections of the WHO indicate that by 2010, half of the AIDS patients in the world will be in India. The total amount of annual economic loss due to HIV/AIDS in India is estimated to be Rs 3447 Billion.¹ These figures emphasize the societal burden by HIV infection in India. A pre-experimental research design was conducted in the month of April to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program me on knowledge related to HIV/AIDS among 1^st year GNM students.

The present study was an evaluative approach with one group pre test & post test design. 45 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique method through the use of closed ended multiple choice questionnaire. The present study was conducted in 1^st year GNM class room, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Data were analyzed by using descriptive & inferential statistics and interpreted in accordance with objectives.

Study findings shows that a significant difference between pre test & post test knowledge was found (t=59, p≤0.05).

From this study it is evident that the STP was effective in improving knowledge of 1^st year GNM students. There was no significant association between the level of knowledge & demographic variables.