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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025 | Rating: 5.4 / 10
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Prevention and Control of Hyperlipidaemia among the Cardiac Patients in SVMCH & RC Puducherry
Prabhu S., Gayathri P.
Abstract: A quantitative research approach using a pre - experimental pre - test and post - test design was adopted to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding the prevention and control of hyperlipidemia among cardiac patients. This study was conducted at SVMCH&RC, Puducherry, with a sample size of 50 cardiac patients aged 40 - 60 years, selected through a convenience sampling technique. Demographic data were collected, and a structured questionnaire was administered to evaluate participants' knowledge levels before and after the intervention. In the pre - test, 24 (48%) of the participants had below - average knowledge, while 23 (46%) demonstrated average knowledge. Following the structured teaching program, post - test results showed that only 5 (10%) had below - average knowledge, while 26 (52%) attained average knowledge. The pre - test mean knowledge score was 6.7 ? 1.51, whereas the post - test mean score increased to 14.96 ? 1.93. The calculated paired t - test value (t = 32.56) was statistically significant at p < 0.005, indicating a substantial improvement in knowledge levels. The findings demonstrate that the structured teaching program was effective in enhancing knowledge regarding the prevention and control of hyperlipidemia among cardiac patients. The significant improvement in post - test scores highlights the importance of educational interventions in promoting cardiovascular health.
Keywords: Structured Teaching Program, Knowledge, prevention and control of hyperlipidaemia, cardiac patients, Puducherry
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025,
Pages: 712 - 714