A study to assess the effectiveness on planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of multiple drug resistance tuberculosis among tuberculosis patient in selected community health centre (DOTS Center), Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Author Name: Ms. Anita Patel and Mrs. Sapthiga Barnabas

Volume: 02/01

Country: INDIA

DOI NO.: 04.2024-67728693 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2024-67728693/GIJNR

Affiliation: 

1. M.Sc. Nursing, Shri Vinoba Bhave college of Nursing Silvassa, India.
2. Assistant Professor, Shri Vinoba Bhave college of Nursing Silvassa, India.

ABSTRACT

Background: MDR-TB is a preventable and curable disease, but its chronic nature can lead to complications if tuberculosis treatment is not followed properly. Recognizing the lack of knowledge among individuals in preventing MDR-TB and the potential for long-term complications, there is an urgent need to address health education in tuberculosis. By enhancing patient knowledge, individuals can play a more active role in preventing MDR-TB and its associated risks.
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of MDR-TB among tuberculosis patients.
Methodology: A pre-experimental research design, specifically a one-group pre-test-post-test design, was employed using non-probability randomized sampling to select 60 samples from a selected Community Health Center in Dadra and Nagar Haveli (DNH). Initially, a pre-test was conducted using a demographic performa and a structured knowledge questionnaire. Following the pre-test, an intervention was administered, after which a post-test was conducted to measure the effectiveness of the intervention. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics to interpret the findings of the study.
Results: The study results revealed a significant difference between the mean pre-test score (9.75) and post-test score (16.9) of tuberculosis patients regarding the prevention of multiple drug-resistant tuberculosis, as evidenced by a ‘t’ test value of 24.83 and a highly significant p-value of < 0.007, thereby accepting H1. Additionally, H2 was accepted, indicating an association between occupation and type of house.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the planned teaching programme on prevention of MDR-TB was effective among tuberculosis patients, which helps to prevent MDR-TB among tuberculosis patients.

Key words: Effectiveness, Knowledge, Planned Teaching Programme, Tuberculosis Patient, MDR-TB