Evaluating The Impact of a Structured Educational Intervention on Alcoholism Knowledge Among Nursing Students: A Pre-Experimental Study
Author(s): 1Ms. Lalnunnem*, 2Mrs. Reena, 3Mrs. Sarita, 4Mr. Abhilash Gusain
Authors Affiliations:
1,2,3,4 SGRRIM& HS College of Nursing, Patel Nagar Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
DOIs:10.2017/IJRCS/202501009     |     Paper ID: IJRCS202501009Introduction: Alcohol misuse is a major global health challenge, with college students being particularly vulnerable due to peer pressure, stress, and limited awareness. Nursing students, as future healthcare providers, must possess adequate knowledge to address the health and social consequences of alcoholism effectively. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a structured educational intervention on the knowledge of alcoholism among nursing students.
Methods: A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test and post-test design was employed. Sixty participants were recruited using non-probability convenience sampling. Data were collected using a validated 30-item structured knowledge questionnaire. The intervention included interactive lectures, multimedia presentations, and group discussions, delivered over three days. Knowledge levels were assessed pre- and post-intervention, with scoring categorized as inadequate, moderate, and adequate.
Results: Pre-intervention, 96.6% of participants demonstrated moderate knowledge, while none exhibited adequate knowledge. Post-intervention, 68.3% achieved adequate knowledge, with a mean score improvement from 14.88 ± 2.58 to 22.31 ± 3.32 (p < 0.001). Significant associations were observed between post-test scores and socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, and sources of information.
Conclusion: This first-of-its-kind study in the Indian context highlights the effectiveness of structured educational programs in enhancing knowledge about alcoholism among nursing students, underscoring the need for integrating such interventions into nursing curricula to address the growing burden of alcohol misuse.
Ms. Lalnunnem, Mrs. Reena, Mrs. Sarita, Mr. Abhilash Gusain (2025); Evaluating The Impact of a Structured Educational Intervention on Alcoholism Knowledge Among Nursing Students: A Pre-Experimental Study, International Journal of Research Culture Society, ISSN(O): 2456-6683, Volume – 9, Issue – 1., Pp.55-61. Available on – https://ijrcs.org/
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