Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Psycho Education on Depression among ITI Students in Selected ITI Colleges: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Abstract: Aim of the study: The study aims to find the Effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding psycho- education on depression among ITI students in selected ITI colleges. Objectives of study: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on knowledge regarding psychoeducation on depression among ITI students. Secondary objectives included assessing baseline knowledge and determining the association between post-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Methods: A quantitative quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was employed. The study was conducted in selected ITI colleges, with 60 students selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. A pilot study was conducted from 3rd March to 10th March 2025 to test the feasibility and reliability of the tool. The main study was conducted from 26th March to 1st May 2025. The intervention consisted of lectures, handouts, demonstrations, and Q&A sessions. Pre-test and post-test scores were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests. Results: The pre-test revealed that 26.7% of students had inadequate knowledge, 58.3% had moderately adequate knowledge, and 15% had adequate knowledge, with a mean score of 16.90 ± 4.08 (56.3%). Post-intervention, only 3.3% of students remained in the inadequate category, 35% had moderately adequate knowledge, and 61.7% achieved adequate knowledge, with a mean score of 22.58 ± 3.97 (75.3%). The mean knowledge score increased by 5.68 points, which was statistically significant (t = 10.73, p
Keywords: Psychoeducation, Depression, Structured Teaching Program, ITI Students, Knowledge Assessment
How to Cite?: Lamuwel Ashok Kamble, Roshini Dhale, "Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Psycho Education on Depression among ITI Students in Selected ITI Colleges: A Quasi-Experimental Study", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 325-329, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR261005151119, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR261005151119