ABSTRACT:
Background: Worm infestation is one of the most widespread health problem in the world, especially in developing countries. World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that about 400 million people are infected with intestinal helminthiasis. Helminthic infestations in children are widely prevalent in many developing countries especially in the tropical and sub- tropical regions. Most of these are essentially preventable through good personal hygiene, improved environmental sanitation and effective public health measures. Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge on worm infestation among school age children. 2. To find out the association of knowledge regarding Worm infestation among school age children with there selected demographic variables. Methods: The design adopted was quasi experimental (pre test and post test) research design. Setting of the study was Urban area (Ariyagoundampatti), Salem. The sample size was 53 and selected through convenience sampling technique by using semi-structural questionnaire. Results: Among 53 samples in pre test, the highest percentage of samples 34(64.1%) of them had moderately adequate knowledge and 19(35.8%) of them had inadequate knowledge. In post test 43(81.1%) of them had adequate knowledge and 10(18.1%) of them had moderately adequate knowledge. Conclusion: There was a significant association in pre test scores on knowledge regarding worm infestation among school children and their selected demographic variables.
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Raja Rajeswari. G. A Study to Assess Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Worm Infestation among school age children at selected area Ariyagoundampatti, Salem. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2024; 3(4):156-0. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2024.36
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Raja Rajeswari. G. A Study to Assess Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Worm Infestation among school age children at selected area Ariyagoundampatti, Salem. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2024; 3(4):156-0. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2024.36 Available on: https://ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-3-4-5
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