• J.Poornima Mary Rodriguez
• Dr.A.Jayasudha
• Adithya
• Manju
• Yuvasree

Introduction: Nipah virus infection has been identified as an emerging public health disease in the recent era. As there is no standard treatment protocols and no vaccination contributes to high fatality rate. There is only symptomatic management and precautionary measures are only available. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on Nipah virus Infection among women at a selected urban areathe level of knowledge on nipah virus infection among women.Methodology: Pre experimental one group pretest posttest design was adopted. 92 samples who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected for the study using Convenient sampling technique. Pretest was conducted by using structured questionnaire . Small group teaching was given regarding the prevention of Nipah virus infection to all subjects. Post test was done on the seventh day by using the same questionnaire.Results: The findings of the study showed that the calculated t value is 35.1434 which is greater than the table value 3.160 at p<0.05 level of significance. Hence it was proved that the planned teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge on Nipah virus Infection among women. Significant association was found between pretest knowledge score and type of family and people who have heard of Nipah virus infection. Conclusion: It is found that the planned teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge on Nipah virus infection there by reducing fatality rate.

Nipah virus Infection, knowledge, women, Planned teaching programme

"A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ON NIPAH VIRUS INFECTION AMONG WOMEN AT SELECTED URBAN AREA, COIMBATORE.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.f65-f72, March-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203509.pdf

"A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ON NIPAH VIRUS INFECTION AMONG WOMEN AT SELECTED URBAN AREA, COIMBATORE.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no. ppf65-f72, March-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203509.pdf