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Effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) on Knowledge regarding dementia among adults in selected villages at Kolar
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Sheshadri K.S. *
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Praveen Loni
Introduction: Dementia is a growing public health concern, especially with the increasing aging population. Adequate knowledge and a positive attitude towards dementia are crucial for early detection, management, and reducing stigma.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program (STP) in enhancing knowledge regarding dementia among adults in selected villages of Kolar.
Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used. Sixty adults were selected using a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data was collected using a Structured Knowledge Interview Schedule (SKIS) and a Structured Attitude Interview Schedule (SAIS). Participants underwent a pretest assessment, followed by an STP intervention, and a post-test was conducted using the same tool. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.
Results: The mean pretest knowledge score was 12.77 (SD = 2.168), which significantly improved to 21.9 (SD = 1.591) in the post-test (t = 24.231, p < 0.001), thus indicating a statistically significant improvement.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that the Structured Teaching Program was effective in enhancing knowledge towards dementia among adults. Such educational interventions can play a crucial role in community-based dementia awareness and prevention strategies.
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K.S. S, Loni P. Effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) on Knowledge regarding dementia among adults in selected villages at Kolar [Internet]. Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci. 2025 [cited 2025 Oct 02];12(1):39-44. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.agems.v.12.i.1.8
APA
K.S., S., Loni, P. (2025). Effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) on Knowledge regarding dementia among adults in selected villages at Kolar. Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci, 12(1), 39-44. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.agems.v.12.i.1.8
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K.S., Sheshadri, Loni, Praveen. "Effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) on Knowledge regarding dementia among adults in selected villages at Kolar." Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci, vol. 12, no. 1, 2025, pp. 39-44. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.agems.v.12.i.1.8
Chicago
K.S., S., Loni, P.. "Effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) on Knowledge regarding dementia among adults in selected villages at Kolar." Ann Geriatr Educ Med Sci 12, no. 1 (2025): 39-44. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.agems.v.12.i.1.8