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Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing 15(1):p 11-13, Jan-April 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijsn.2277.467X.15126.2
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Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on the Prevention of Dengue Fever among Patients Admitted in a Selected Hospital at Coimbatore
J. Grena , J. Samuel , Priscilla Phebe
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Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing 15(1):p 11-13, Jan-April 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijsn.2277.467X.15126.2
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Grena J, Samuel J, Priscilla Phebe J. Effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on the prevention of dengue fever among patients admitted in a selected hospital at Coimbatore. J Surg Nurs. 2026;15(1):11-13.Timeline
Received : October 29, 2025
Accepted : December 30, 2025
Published : April 30, 2026
Abstract
Background: This study examined the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme (STP) on the prevention of dengue fever among patients admitted to a medical ward in Coimbatore.
Material and methods: Convenience sampling was adopted and A quasiexperimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used, involving patients aged 20–50 years. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire.
Conclusion: Results revealed a significant improvement in post-test knowledge scores compared to pre-test scores (t = 45.1, p < 0.001), indicating that the STP was effective in enhancing awareness and preventive knowledge regarding dengue fever. Implementing such educational interventions within healthcare institutions can contribute to controlling the spread of dengue and other vector-borne diseases.
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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Grena J, Samuel J, Priscilla Phebe J. Effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on the prevention of dengue fever among patients admitted in a selected hospital at Coimbatore. J Surg Nurs. 2026;15(1):11-13.
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| October 29, 2025 | December 30, 2025 | April 30, 2026 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijsn.2277.467X.15126.2
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| Received | October 29, 2025 |
| Accepted | December 30, 2025 |
| Published | April 30, 2026 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.
