Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on COVID-19 Antenatal Management among Fourth Year BSc Nursing Students at Geetanjali College of Nursing, Kurnool-A.P.

Sirisha Chelva, DR. N. Kalavathamma

Abstract: This pre-experimental study evaluated the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on COVID-19 antenatal management among 40 fourth-year BSc Nursing students at Geetanjali College of Nursing, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, making it crucial for nursing students to have adequate knowledge and skills in managing COVID-19 during pregnancy. A self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data, and descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyse the results. The study found that 90% of students were aged 20-22 years, 75% were females, and 60% were Hindus. After the STP, 62.5% of students had good knowledge scores regarding COVID-19 antenatal management. The 't' test value (2.022) indicated a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores. The study concludes that STP is effective in improving the knowledge and skills of nursing students regarding COVID-19 antenatal management, which is essential for providing quality care to pregnant women during the pandemic. The findings have implications for nursing education and practice, highlighting the importance of structured teaching programs in improving student outcomes and ultimately, maternal, and foetal health.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Structured Teaching Programme, Covid-19, Antenatal Management

How to Cite?: Sirisha Chelva, DR. N. Kalavathamma, "Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on COVID-19 Antenatal Management among Fourth Year BSc Nursing Students at Geetanjali College of Nursing, Kurnool-A.P.", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 788-795, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25815200720, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25815200720