Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part D (2023)

The term “flu” is originated from the Italian word “influence” and instituated in 1357AD as the sickness believed to be brought about by impact of stars. It incorporates “fever, cough, sore throats, cerevral pain, chills and weakness. Data was collected by using structured knowledge questionnaire from 50 participants selected randomly. This was entered and analyze by descriptive and inferential statics.

The study finding show that majority of subjects were in the age group of 18 to 20 years, highest percentage of the study subject were females, almost half the study subject head internet as source of information about swine flu. Over all students had good knowledge regarding prevention and treatment of swine flu before structured teaching Programme. The study concluded that the structured teaching Programme has enhanced the knowledge of students regarding prevention and treatment of swine flu. The study has helped to develop an insight into the development of teaching module and for improving the knowledge regarding swine flu.