Vol. 8, Issue 12, Part D (2022)

Aim: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the planned teaching program on knowledge and practices regarding COVID-19 among 1st year nursing students.

Materials and Method: The study adopted a Quantitative Pre-experimental group pre-test post-test design, 90 1st year nursing students studying at Rahman Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences. Demographic performa, structured knowledge questionnaire regarding covid-19, and observational checklist for practices regarding covid-19. Descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: The finding of the study revealed that the majority of them (86.7%) are under the age group of 19 years and above. Most of them (81.1%) are female. Considering the religion, the majority of them (62.2%) are Muslim. Regarding the educational standard, more than half of them (54.4%) are B.Sc. nursing students. Considering residence, the majority of them are (96.7%) hostellers. Regarding the father’s occupation, the majority of them are (45.6%) govt. employee. Considering the mother’s occupation, the majority of them (74.4%) are housewives. Considering the family income, the majority of them are (51.1%) which is above 25,000. Regarding previous knowledge of covid-19, the majority of them are (68.9%) yes. Concerning the source of information regarding covid-19, the majority of them are (50.0%) mass media. Considering any history of covid-19 in family members, the majority of them are (74.4%) no.

Conclusion: Based on the study findings, it is concluded that the planned teaching program regarding covid-19 improved the knowledge and practices regarding covid-19.