A study to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding hand washing among school children at a selected school in mangaluru

Author Name: Shanthi Thereja D Souza1 and Mrs Sunitha Mascarenhas2

Volume: 03/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: 11.2023-61555522 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2025-63475771/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1. M. Sc. Nursing Student, Department of Community Health Nursing, Masood College of Nursing, Bikarnakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
2. Assistant Professor M.Sc Nursing. Department of Community Health Nursing, Masood College of Nursing, Bikarnakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

ABSTRACT

Background: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, especially among school children who are highly susceptible due to their close interactions in shared environments. Despite its importance, many children lack adequate knowledge and practice related to proper hand washing techniques. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on the knowledge and practices of hand hygiene among school children in a selected school at Mangaluru. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted among 30 students selected through simple random sampling. A structured teaching program was administered, and data were collected using a validated questionnaire. Results: The study found a significant improvement in both knowledge and practice scores after the intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The structured teaching program was highly effective in enhancing knowledge and promoting good hand hygiene practices among school children.

Key words: Effectiveness; Comparative, Emotional Intelligent, Emotional Competence, Inadequate Adaptation