A study to assess the effectiveness of PTP on knowledge regarding ragging and anti-ragging measures among the adolescents

Satish Salvi; Suresh Kumar Ray; Sachin Sakate; Archana Dhanawade; Nikhil Jadhav; Nirmala Londhe

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20263608

Authors

Satish Salvi Department of Community Health Nursing, BV(DU), College of Nursing, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
Suresh Kumar Ray Department of Community Health Nursing, BV(DU), College of Nursing, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
Sachin Sakate Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, BV(DU), College of Nursing, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
Archana Dhanawade Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Nursing, BV(DU), College of Nursing, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
Nikhil Jadhav Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, BV(DU), College of Nursing, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
Nirmala Londhe Department of Community Health Nursing, BV(DU), College of Nursing, Sangli, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20263608

Keywords:

Ragging, Adolescents, Knowledge, Anti-ragging measures, Awareness, Educational intervention, Planned teaching programme

Abstract

Background: Ragging is a serious issue in educational institutions that negatively affects the physical and psychological well-being of students. The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding ragging and anti-ragging measures among adolescents in selected schools and junior colleges.

Methods: A quantitative research approach with a one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted among 120 students from 10th, 11th, and 12th standards of a selected school. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of participants before and after the intervention.

Results: The findings revealed that in the pre-test, 50% of participants had poor knowledge, which significantly reduced to 19.16% in the post-test. The proportion of participants with good knowledge increased from 21.66% to 47.50% after the teaching programme. Statistical analysis indicated no significant association between pre-test knowledge and demographic variables such as age, education, and gender.

Conclusion: The study concluded that the planned teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding ragging and anti-ragging measures among adolescents. Hence, similar educational interventions should be implemented to promote awareness and prevent ragging in educational institutions.

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