Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Causes, Transmission, and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Rural Women in the Field Practice Area of RHTC, Yadwad, Dharwad District

Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 02 | Page : 51 78
    By

    Archana Jadav,

  1. Associate Professor and H.O.D, Department of Community Health Nursing, Vighenshwara Institute of Nursing Science College, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) pose serious long-term health risks, particularly for women and newborns. Women in rural areas often face significant social consequences due to inadequate STI awareness, which can lead to unsafe sexual practices. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of rural women aged 15 to 49 years regarding the causes, transmission, and prevention of selected STIs in the RHTC Yadwad field practice area. Additionally, the study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program (STP) and explore associations between sociodemographic variables and STI knowledge and attitudes. A quantitative research approach with a one-group pretest-post-test quasi-experimental design was used. Sixty rural women were selected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale. Following the pretest, participants received a Structured Teaching Program on STIs. The post-test was administered on the seventh day using the same tool. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed a significant improvement in both knowledge and attitude scores after the intervention. The mean post-test knowledge score was 16.5, while the mean attitude score was 29.88. A statistically significant improvement was observed at the 5% level (P < 0.05). A positive correlation was found between pretest knowledge and attitude scores (r = 0.2827*). Chi-square analysis revealed significant associations between knowledge and variables such as occupation, contraceptive use, and source of information. Attitude scores were also significantly associated with the occupation of both women and their husbands. In conclusion, the Structured Teaching Program significantly improved STI-related knowledge and attitudes among rural women. The findings underscore the importance of health education in empowering women to adopt healthier behaviours and seek timely medical assistance regarding STIs.

Keywords: Rural women, cause, spread and prevention, STP

[This article belongs to International Journal of Women’s Health Nursing And Practices ]

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Archana Jadav. Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Causes, Transmission, and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Rural Women in the Field Practice Area of RHTC, Yadwad, Dharwad District. International Journal of Women’s Health Nursing And Practices. 2025; 03(02):51-78.
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Archana Jadav. Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Causes, Transmission, and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Rural Women in the Field Practice Area of RHTC, Yadwad, Dharwad District. International Journal of Women’s Health Nursing And Practices. 2025; 03(02):51-78. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijwhnp/article=2025/view=235344


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Volume 03
Issue 02
Received 28/09/2025
Accepted 11/10/2025
Published 25/10/2025
Publication Time 27 Days
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