Effect of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Dengue Fever among Selected Junior College Students

Abstract

Background: Over the past 10–15 years, next to diarrheal disease and respiratory infection, dengue fever has become a leading cause of hospitalization and deaths. Today, dengue fever is considered one of the most important arthropod-borne viral diseases in humans in terms of morbidity and mortality. Hence, the investigators felt the need to increase awareness on dengue fever and its prevention. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding dengue fever among selected junior college students

Subjects and Methods: Fifty junior college students were enrolled in the study. The data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. The planned teaching program was administered at the end of the pre-test. The post-test was carried out after 7 days, using the same tool as the pre-test. The data were expressed as frequency, proportions, and/or mean and standard deviation.

Results: Analysis of data revealed that pre-test knowledge score was 12.92. Considering the level of knowledge of the students, a planned teaching program was administered. The post-test knowledge score was 21.52. The planned teaching program significantly improved the knowledge of the college students about dengue fever.

Conclusion: Planned teaching program is an effective tool to increase knowledge of students. Large studies in communities with large sample size are required to further aware the people.