Impact of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Preventive Aspects of Helicobacter Pylori Infection and its Associated Factors among Patients Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital, Gangtok
Abstract: Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is a major contributor to gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric ulcer and cancer worldwide. Despite its high burden, awareness of preventive strategies remains low. This study assessed the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program in enhancing hospitalized patients? knowledge regarding Helicobacter pylori infection prevention and explored associated demographic and risk factors. Methods: A one-group pre-test?post-test design was employed in this quasi-experimental study conducted among 179 patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital in Gangtok. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected using a self-structured tool. The Planned Teaching Program included a 30-minute interactive session using lectures, videos, and pamphlets. Post-tests were administered five days after the intervention. Analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, Pearson correlation, and chi-square tests. Results: Pre-test results showed 39.1% of participants had inadequate knowledge, while 60.9% had moderate knowledge. Post-intervention, 79.3% demonstrated adequate knowledge (p = 0.001). The mean knowledge score increased from 8.16 ± 2.13 (pre-test) to 15.88 ± 1.77 (post-test), which was statistically significant (p
Keywords: Plan teaching program, knowledge, prevention, Helicobacter pylori
How to Cite?: Kadenla Sherpa, Shashirani Pangambam, Moirangthem Thoibi Devi, "Impact of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Preventive Aspects of Helicobacter Pylori Infection and its Associated Factors among Patients Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital, Gangtok", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 62-65, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26228230824, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26228230824