EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCURED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING HEALTH HAZARDS OF JUNK FOODS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN SELECTED SCHOOLS OF RAJNANDGAON (C.G.)

Author Name: *Dr. (Mrs.) Uma Shendey, **Mrs.Ragini.B.Dash

Volume: 01 &  Issue:

Country: INDIA

DOI NO.: 08.2020-29729922, DOI Link: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2020-29729922/

Affiliation:

1. Professor, Government .College Of Nursing, Rajnandgoan 
2. Demonstrator, Government College of Nursing, Rajnandgoan     E-Mail:Mayabagde82@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding health hazards of junk foods among high school students. To assess the pre -test and post- test knowledge of students regarding health hazards of junk foods in selected high schools of Rajnandgaon. This research approach used for the study was true experimental approach. The sample size consists of 300 students. 150 students were selected for experimental group & and 150 students were selected for control group. The schools were randomly assign to both experimental and control group, Both experimental and control group the students were selected for the study by simple random sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire for the assessment of knowledge and practice regarding health hazard of junk foods among high school children. The data analysis was planned according to the study by using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The experimental group while doing pre- test knowledge were 72% students had moderate knowledge. During post- test knowledge were 73% had moderate knowledge. The control group while doing pre - test knowledge 69.33% had moderate knowledge, post- test of control group knowledge 68.67% students had moderate knowledge. The mean score of post- test knowledge 9.22> 8.78 of pre - test knowledge score on experimental group and control group. There was a statically significant difference between control group and experimental group. The variables age, standard, gender, education, occupation and income of parents, family type and source of information are in no relation with knowledge score of students regarding health hazards of junk foods. And it is clear from the table that the variables type of food pattern, and religion where highly significantly associated with knowledge score.

Key words: Structured Teaching, Health Hazards, High School, Junk Food, Knowledge