A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge on Water Borne Disease among Adults in Selected Village at Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

A Descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge on water borne disease among adult in selected village at Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, India. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge on water borne diseases among adults in selected village, Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu and to associate the knowledge on water borne disease with selected demographic variables. The review of literature was done and organized under various aspects on studies related to water borne disease. The research approach used for the study was quantitative approach and the design selected was Non experimental-Descriptive research.70 samples were participated in the study by using Simple random technique. Demographic variables were assessed by using the statistical measurement. The level of significance selected was p<0.05 level. Data was analyzed by inferential statistics and presented through tables and figures. Findings revealed that variable like monthly income was found to be significant and variables like age, sex, types of family, education, occupation. The numbers of adults having moderate knowledge were 29(41%), inadequate knowledge were 39(56%) and adequate knowledge were 2(3%). The Mean value and 23.3 and standard deviation (SD) was 15.62.