Effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding organ donation among students of selected colleges in Distt. Mandi, (H.P.)
Komal Sharma, Sunita Devi and Priyanka Sharma
Organ donation is a life-saving medical procedure that offers hope to thousands of patients suffering from end-stage organ failure. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), organ transplantation is one of the greatest advances in modern medicine, but the global shortage of organ donors remains a major public health concern. In India, despite medical advancements, the rate of organ donation is still critically low compared to other countries, largely due to a lack of awareness, misconceptions, and cultural or religious beliefs. Students, being future healthcare professionals, decision-makers, and influencers in society, hold the potential to reshape community attitudes through knowledge and advocacy.
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding organ donation among students. To determine the association between selected socio-demographic variables and the level of knowledge regarding organ donation.
Material and Method: A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test design was used. The study was conducted among 120 students selected through purposive sampling from selected colleges in District Mandi (H.P.). The students were divided equally into experimental and control groups. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire. A structured teaching programme was implemented in the experimental group after the pre-test, followed by a post-test after 7 days. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.
Result: The mean post-test knowledge score in the experimental group was 23.22 (±3.765) compared to the control group 12.10 (±4.898). The difference was statistically significant (p<0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the teaching programme. There was a significant association between knowledge scores and selected socio-demographic variables like mother's education, mother’s occupation, and monthly income (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The study concluded that the structured teaching programme significantly improved students' knowledge regarding organ donation. Awareness campaigns and educational interventions are essential to promote organ donation, especially among young adults.
Komal Sharma, Sunita Devi, Priyanka Sharma. Effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding organ donation among students of selected colleges in Distt. Mandi, (H.P.). Int J Adv Res Nurs 2025;8(2):524-531. DOI: 10.33545/nursing.2025.v8.i2.G.584
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