A Quasi-Experimental Study Assessing the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Suicide Prevention among Early Adulthood Students in a Selected College in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Background: Suicide prevention among young adults is a major public health priority, particularly in academic settings where students may experience psychological stress. The specific objective is: 1) To assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding suicide prevention among early adulthood students. Methods: A quantitative quasi-experimental one- group pre-test post-test design was used among 60 students selected through purposive sampling from a college in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire before and after the intervention. Result: Pre-test findings showed 70% of students had poor knowledge, while post- test findings showed 55% had excellent knowledge. Mean knowledge scores increased from 9.10 to 21.40, indicating significant improvement following the intervention. Conclusion: Conclusion: The structured teaching programme was effective in improving students' knowledge regarding suicide prevention.
Keywords: effectiveness, structured teaching program, knowledge, suicide prevention, early adulthood students
How to Cite?: Neha Devi, Divya Dhami, "A Quasi-Experimental Study Assessing the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Suicide Prevention among Early Adulthood Students in a Selected College in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1645-1647, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26523104644, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26523104644