Improving Swine Flu Awareness In Nursing Education: Outcomes Of A Structural Teaching Module Among First-Year Gnm Students

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a self-structural educational module on knowledge regarding swine flu and its prevention among first-year General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) students at Parul Institute of Nursing, Vadodara, Gujarat. A quantitative research approach with a one-group pre-test post-test design was employed. A total of 100 students were selected using a non-probability purposive sampling technique based on inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a self-structural knowledge questionnaire developed through literature review, expert validation, and pretesting. The educational intervention was delivered via a structural teaching session using visual aids and PowerPoint presentations. The same questionnaire was administered as a pre-test and post-test with a 7-day interval to assess knowledge improvement. Statistical analysis using paired t-test showed a significant increase in post-test scores, indicating the module’s effectiveness. The chi-square test was used to find associations between post-test knowledge and demographic variables. Reliability of the tool was confirmed through test-retest (r = 0.84). The study concludes that structural educational interventions can effectively improve knowledge among nursing students about swine flu prevention.

Results:
Out of 100 GNM students, the majority (91%) were aged 18–20 years and 93% were female. Most participants belonged to Hindu religion (67%), nuclear families (67%), and resided in hostels (73%). In the pre-test, 23% of students had poor knowledge, 46% average, and 31% good knowledge; none scored excellent. Post-intervention, no student remained in the poor category, with 36% average, 53% good, and 11% excellent knowledge scores. The mean knowledge score significantly increased from 11.52 ± 5.169 (pre-test) to 16.13 ± 3.886 (post-test), with a t-value of 7.707 (p = 0.001). Significant associations were found between pre-test knowledge and religion, family type, mode of admission, family income, previous knowledge, and participation in awareness programs.Conclusion: The study concluded that the self-structural teaching module was highly effective in enhancing the knowledge of GNM students regarding swine flu and its prevention. A significant improvement was observed in post-test scores, confirming the value of structural educational interventions.