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Assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding methods of TB drug administration among nursing students in selected nursing college, Bangalore

Author(s) Ms. Cibil L
Country India
Abstract BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. The discovery of streptomycin (1943), para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS), and isoniazid revolutionised TB treatment 1960s–1970s: Poor adherence to TB medication was the biggest barrier to successful treatment.1980s: Birth of the DOT Strategy, Dr Karel Styblo became a landmark in treating TB patients. AIM: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding different methods of administration of tuberculosis drugs among nursing students. METHOD: The research design adopted for the study was quasi-experimental, i.e., one-group pre-test-post-test. A quasi-experimental design with an evaluative approach by taking 60 samples through the probability sampling technique in selected from nursing students. RESULTS: Pre-test shows, knowledge among the sample of 50 were 18% had inadequate, 80% had a moderate level, and 2% had an adequate level of knowledge whereas in post-test, 2% had inadequate knowledge, 54% had moderate knowledge, and 44% had adequate knowledge. This shows Structured Teaching Programme was effective. Based on the chi-square analysis, the pre-test knowledge regarding different methods of administration of tuberculosis drugs was significant with age, gender and type of family at 5% levels of significance. CONCLUSION: Based on the findings the researcher concluded that after structured teaching program nursing students has 54% had moderate knowledge, and 44% had adequate knowledge.
Keywords Effectiveness, STP, knowledge, TB drug
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-12

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