A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Hypertension among Nursing Students in a Selected Nursing College

Abstract

Introduction: These days, hypertension is regarded as one of the leading causes of death and serious consequences worldwide. It typically runs in families and is characterized by a chronic process. The new scientific field of gene therapy offers a targeted method for addressing the genetic causes of hypertension. But nursing students don’t fully understand or acknowledge these cutting-edge methods.
Methodology: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted. Eighty nursing students who were chosen using a suitable sample technique participated in the study. Prior to and during the instructional program, knowledge was evaluated using a standardized knowledge questionnaire.
Results: The majority of pupils had minimal to intermediate knowledge, according to the pre-test findings. Knowledge scores significantly improved following the organized instruction program, according to post-test results. At p < 0.05, the computed “t” value was statistically significant.
Conclusion: The structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge regarding hypertension among nursing students.