A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Warning Signs of Cancer and Risk Factors of Lung Cancer among Adults in Selected Area of Aizawl

Melinda Lalhmangaihi, Lily Lalhlutmawii, Mary Lalhlimpuii

Abstract: Background of the study: Cancer encompasses a group of diseases marked by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. Lung cancer is the most prevalent and deadliest cancer worldwide, with its burden expected to rise alongside increasing tobacco use. This study assessed the effectiveness of a planned teaching programme on the warning signs of cancer and risk factors of lung cancer among adults in Maubawk, Aizawl, and examined associations with selected socio-demographic variables Methodology: A quantitative study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding warning signs of cancer and risk factors of lung cancer among adults in selected area of Aizawl, Mizoram. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Using non-probability purposive sampling, data were collected from 80 adults using a structured questionnaire. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 12.65, which increased to 19.51 in the post-test following the intervention. The paired t-test value (t₉₉ = 27.19) was statistically significant at the 0.05 level, confirming the effectiveness of the structured teaching programme. Pre-test results showed 50% of participants had good knowledge, 42% excellent, and 7.5% poor. Post-test scores indicated a significant improvement, with a mean difference of 6.86 (t = 14.678, p = 0.0001), confirming the effectiveness of the teaching intervention. Chi-square analysis revealed significant associations between pre-test knowledge and age (X² = 13.654, p = 0.048), education (X² = 15.473, p = 0.031), and occupation (X² = 14.121, p = 0.0132). No significant associations were found with gender, family history of cancer, or prior knowledge of lung cancer. Conclusion: The planned teaching programme effectively enhanced knowledge on warning signs of cancer and risk factors of lung cancer, highlighting the value of community-based education in raising awareness about cancer.

Keywords: Warning signs, risk factor, lung cancer, assess, effectiveness, planned teaching programme, adults

How to Cite?: Melinda Lalhmangaihi, Lily Lalhlutmawii, Mary Lalhlimpuii, "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Warning Signs of Cancer and Risk Factors of Lung Cancer among Adults in Selected Area of Aizawl", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1213-1221, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251216222712, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251216222712