Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on Knowledge Regarding Post Covid-19 Syndrome Among 4th Semester B.Sc. Nursing Students
Mr. Ajil Thomas1*, Ms. Aghin Mariya. A. S1, Ms. Aksa Jomon1, Ms. Amaya. K. M. 1, Mr. Abhinandh. A. P1, Mr. Adarsh. K1, Mr. Abhijith Santhosh1, Mr. Adith. P1, Ms. Alan Jyothi. M1, Mr. Ameen Shan. C. U.1, Mrs. Ann Mary Joseph2, Prof. Dr. Sathya Shenbega Priya. J3
Abstract
The study assessed the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on knowledge regarding Post COVID-19 Syndrome among 48 fourth-semester B.Sc. Nursing students in a Nursing College, Kannur District, Kerala, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. The STP, delivered through a 45-minute session, covered definitions, risk factors, etiological factors, categories, clinical manifestations, diagnostic measures, medical management, preventive strategies, and nursing management. The mean pre-test knowledge score was 14.79 (SD = 3.02) significantly increased to 27.67 (SD = 2.79) post-intervention (mean difference = 12.88; t = 27.15; P < 0.05), showing a highly significant improvement. Gender was significantly associated with pre-test scores (P = 0.0126), while no association was found with history of COVID-19 illness or prior knowledge. The findings demonstrate that STP was highly effective in enhancing nursing students’ knowledge and emphasize the need to integrate such evidence-based modules into nursing education for better preparedness in post-pandemic healthcare.
Keywords:
Effectiveness, Structured Teaching Programme (STP), Knowledge, Post COVID-19 Syndrome, 4th semester B.Sc. Nursing Students.
