Abstract:

The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding covid-19 vaccination among staff nurses in selected hospitals at Sangli -Miraj-Kupwad corporation area. OBJECTIVES To assess the existing knowledge regarding covid-19vaccination. To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regardingcovid-19 vaccination. To find out the association between the pre-test knowledge score with selecteddemographic variable. HYPOTHESIS H0: There is no difference between the pre-test and post-test knowledge score on covid-19 vaccination. H1: There is difference between the pre-test and post-test knowledge score on covid-19 vaccination. H2: There is association between pre-test knowledge score and the selected demographic variables. METHODS :The study was conducted in Bharati hospital , Wanlesswadi ,sangli. The research design used Pre experimental research design (One group pre-test and post-test design) Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for sampling method, Sample of the study constitute of 30 Staff nurses working in Bharati Hospital ,Wanlesswadi , Sangli. The tool Consists of two sections : Section-1 included 06 items seeking information on demographic profile and Section-2 Include Structured Knowledge Questionnaire on Covid-19 vaccination. Analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistic. The tests used were calculation of Frequency, Percentage and paired “t” test. RESULT: The findings of the present study showed significant difference in mean and standard deviation of pre -test and post-test. The research objective was accepted as planned teaching program is highly effective in increasing the knowledge regarding Covid-19 vaccination among staff nurses.

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