A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Substance Abuse and its Consequences among the Adolescent in selected schools of Bhuj-Kutch

 

Puneet Gangawat1, Pooja Dhanani2, Ahir Shanu Punjabhai3, Khatri Sahil Abdulkadar3, Parmar Akshay Rasikbhai3, Parmar Bansi Shashikantbhai3, Parmar Urmila Arvindbhai3,

Sama Shirin Abdulwahab3, Sharma Krishna Pankaj3, Solanki Falguni Jayntilal3

1Principal, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, SKLP Nursing Institute of Education and Practice,

KSKV Kutch University Bhuj-Kutch 370001.

2Department of Child Health Nursing, SKLP Nursing Institute of Education and Practice,

KSKV Kutch University Bhuj-Kutch 370001.

3Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Sklp Nursing Institute-Bhuj, Kskv Kutch University, Bhuj-Kutch, 370001.

*Corresponding Author E-mail: solankifalguni995@gmail.com

 

ABSTRACT:

Background: Substance abuse among adolescent is multifaceted issues with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, communities. This problem has gain prominence in recent years, reflecting broader societal challenges related to urbanization, globalization and shifting cultural norms. Addressing underlying psychosocial factors is essential for promoting resilience and preventing substance abuse. Methodology: A Quantitative research approach with pre-experimental design one group pre-test and post-test was adopted for this study on 60 adolescents selected using non – probability purposive sampling technique. Data collection was done using self structured questionnaires and analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics technique. Results: Study results show that pre-test knowledge score, 1.66% (01) of adolescents had adequate knowledge, 35% (21) of adolescents had moderately adequate knowledge, and where as 63.34% (38) of adolescents had inadequate knowledge. Post-test knowledge score reveals that, 40% (24) of adolescents had adequate knowledge, 60% (36) of adolescent had moderately adequate knowledge. The numerals show that, most of the adolescents gained moderately adequate knowledge in post-test. The obtained “t” values is t= 30.95 which is statistically significant at p<0.05 level which shows that there is significant difference between the pre-test and post-test knowledge score regarding substance abuse and its consequences among adolescents. There is significant association with pre-test knowledge score with demographic variable such as knowledge of bad habit (19.91). Whereas; there is no significant association between the pre-test knowledge score with demographic variable such as age of adolescent (08.34), level of education (10.98) and family habit of substance abuse (5.25). Conclusion: The study culminate that the planned teaching programme on the substance abuse and its consequences was feasible and effective in increasing knowledge among the adolescents in selected schools.

 

KEYWORDS: Evaluate effectiveness, Planned teaching programme, Knowledge, Substance abuse, adolescents, and consequences.

 

INTRODUCTION:

“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step”-Naeem Callaway

 

Substance use, also known as substance abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods which are harmful to the individual or others. According to Child line India, which is a nodal agency of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, the incidence of drug abuse among children and adolescents is higher than the general population. This is notably because youth is a time for experimentation and identity forming. Many street children use cheap drugs to cope with the daily cycles of sexual, physical and mental abuse or as recreation to escape a life of poverty. Heroin, opium, alcohol, cannabis and propoxyphene are the five most common drugs being abused by children in India. The use of certain drugs such as whitener, alcohol, tobacco, hard and soft drugs is especially widespread among street children, working children and trafficked children but there is currently a lack of reliable data on drug abuse amongst children.1

 

Use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances is a worldwide problem and affects many children and adolescents. Early initiation of substance use is usually associated with a poor prognosis and a lifelong pattern of deceit and irresponsible behavior. The hope that simple information given through educational programs will be sufficient to prevent drug dependence is frequently expressed, however, there is no evidence to support it and there are many reasons to doubt it. Knowledge with regard to the consequences of substance use among adolescents enough to prevent them from initiating and continuing its use is a question that needs to be clarified further. Shaping the attitude of children and promotion of a healthy lifestyle, including constructive behavior is essential in the formative years of life.2

 

According to a study, for Protection of Child Rights, the common substances of use among adolescents are tobacco and alcohol, followed by inhalants and cannabis and it has also been reported that in India around 20 million children a year and nearly 55,000 children a day start using tobacco. The initiation of alcohol intake is also seen generally in adolescence due to tobacco use and is the most often used psychoactive substance among them.3

 

MATERIALS AND METHOD:

Sample:

In this study samples were those adolescents of selected schools of Bhuj-Kutch, who had fulfilled the inclusion criteria selected for the study.

 

SAMPLE SIZE:

The sample size was 60 students.

 

SAMPLING TECHNIQUE:

In this study non – probability sampling technique was used to select samples.

 

 

 

DATA COLLECTION TOOL AND METHOD:

Structure knowledge questionnaire, Self structure knowledge questionnaire to evaluate pre-test and post-test.

 

RESULTS:

DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES:

Table 1. 1: Frequency and percentage distribution of demographic variables of adolescents among selected schools of Bhuj-Kutch, Gujarat.

Sr. No.

Demographic

variables

Frequency

(fr)

Percentage

(%)

1

Age

1.1

12-13 Years

02

3.34%

1.2

13-14 Years

02

3.34%

1.3

14-15 Years

06

10%

1.4

15-16 Years

22

36.67%

1.5

16-17 Years

19

31.67%

1.6

17-18 Years

09

15%

2

Level of education

2.1

9thstd

08

13.34%

2.2

10thstd

17

28.34%

2.3

11thstd

20

33.34%

2.4

12thstd

15

25%

3

Knowledge of bad habit

3.1

Smoking

43

71.66%

3.2

Tobacco

17

28.33%

4

Family habit

4.1

Use of irritants

52

86.67%

4.2

Alcoholism

08

13.34%

 

 

Figure 1.1: Frequency and percentage distribution according to age of adolescents.

 

Regarding the age of adolescents 3.34% (02) adolescents were between 12-13 years, 3.34% (02) were between 13-14 years, 10% (06) were between 14-15 years, 36.67% (22) were between 15-16 years, 31.67% (19) were between 16-17years, 15% (09) we’re between 17-18years.

 

Figure 1.2: Frequency and percentage distribution according to class of adolescents.

Regarding level of education adolescents, 13.34% (08) Were of class 9th, 28.34% (17) were of class 10th, 33.34% (20) were of class 11th, 25% (15) were of class 12th.

 

 

Figure 1.3: Frequency and percentage distribution according to knowledge of bad habit among adolescents.

 

Regarding the knowledge of bad habit among adolescents, 71.66% (43) have knowledge of bad habit regarding smoking, 28.33% (17) have knowledge of bad habit regarding tobacco.

 

 

Figure 1.4: Frequency and percentage distribution according to family habit of substance use.

 

Regarding the family habit of substance abuse 86.67% (52) had use irritants and 13.34% (08) had use alcoholism.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

This study was conducted to assess the knowledge score regarding the substance abuse and its consequences among adolescents in selected schools. The pre-test findings of the study suggested that their was a need for structured nursing interventions. Post-test results suggested that planned teaching program was effectiveness in increasing the knowledge of the sample. Thus, the researcher concluded that the planned teaching program on the substance abuse and its consequences was feasible and effective in increasing the knowledge among adolescents in selected schools of Bhuj – Kutch, Gujarat

 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

The authors have no conflicts of interest regarding this investigation.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

We are immensely grateful and greatly indebted to Dr. Puneet Gangawat [Ph.D. (N)] Principal, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Nursing Institute of Education and Practice, for his constant encouragement, valuable suggestions, support and direction throughout the study.

 

This endeavor would not have been possible without our research guides MS. Pooja Dhanani [M.Sc. (N)] Assistant Professor, Department of community health nursing their valuable guidance, patience and time in checking, rechecking the manuscripts, for sharing suggestions, corrections and constant motivation during the study which meant so much for the completion of this study.

 

We would like to express our appreciation to All The Higher Officials of Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma University, for their support, motivation and supervision throughout the study.

 

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Received on 06.01.2025         Revised on 23.01.2025

Accepted on 07.02.2025         Published on 28.02.2025

Available online from March 26, 2025

A and V Pub Int. J. of Nursing and Med. Res. 2025; 4(1):25-27.

DOI: 10.52711/ijnmr.2025.05

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