EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING DIABETES DIET AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS.

Author Name: 1. Janki Rathva, 2.Swapnil Rahane, 3. Dimple Vyas

Volume/Issue: 05/11

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2025-91147583/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1-3. Assistant Professor, Dept. Medical Surgical Nursing, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to a significant burden on healthcare systems and individuals' quality of life. Managing diabetes requires careful monitoring of blood glucose levels, physical activity, and dietary intake. Diet plays a crucial role in managing diabetes and preventing complications. Many diabetes patients struggle to understand and follow a diet plan that effectively controls their blood sugar levels. Aim of the study: The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on the Diabetes Diet among patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Methodology: This study used a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental design, specifically a one-group pre-test post-test design, to assess the impact of a structured teaching program on diabetes diet knowledge among 100 diabetes patients in a Vadodara hospital. Participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires on socio-demographic and clinical details, and self-structured questionnaires to assess knowledge on dietary recommendations, glycaemic index, portion control, and meal planning. Result: The pre-test knowledge mean score was 12.50, the standard deviation was 3.20, the Post-test knowledge mean score was 21.80, and the standard deviation was 2.90. The t – t-value was found to be 30.49, and the significance level was 0.0001. There was an association between the pre-test level of the knowledge and the socio-demographic variables, Refrain from Oily or fried food (p value = 0.035). There was an association between the pre-test level of the knowledge and the clinical variables, family History (p value = 0.003), currently talking Medicine (p value = 0.016), and Knowledge about the consumption of sugar (p value = 0.0003) Conclusion: In conclusion, the study highlights that structured teaching programs improve diabetes diet knowledge. Key factors like family history and medication use affect pre-test knowledge.

Key words: Effectiveness, Structured Teaching Program, Diabetes Diet, Diabetes Patients.