An Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Harmful Effects of Tobacco Consumption Among Male Adolescents in Selected Area of Rural Community of Bareilly (U.P)

Ms. Meenu Bawari and Ms. Diksha Saxena
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Ms. Meenu Bawari: Assistant Professor Metro College of Nursing, Greater Noida
Ms. Diksha Saxena: Assistant Professor Sharda School of Nursing Science and Research, Su

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025, vol. 12, issue 7, 1321-1325

Abstract: One of the largest hazards to public health, which the world has faced, is the tobacco consumption. The highest rates of tobacco users are found in India. Tobacco usage dramatically increases the risk of several chronic diseases, including cancer, lung disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. It increases the mortality and morbidity rate in India, accounting for about 1.35 million deaths every year. This study employed a quasi-experimental approach with a single group pre-test and post-test. The area which was chosen for this study was rural. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select 30 samples. To collect the data, a self-structured questionnaire was administered. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. To raise awareness regarding adverse effects of tobacco consumption, a structured teaching program was implemented. There was an average difference of 25.557 between the pre-test and post-test scores. The calculated paired “t†value was 7.2358 (p

Date: 2025
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