ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN GHAZIABAD.

G.Manjulavathi

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AMONG DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN GHAZIABAD.

G. Manjulavathi

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION:Life style modifications have several beneficial effects in the form of improvement in glycemic control, reduction in the body weight and favorable alterations in lipid profile parameters. Life style interventions must become priority in health care if the epidemics of diabetes are to be reversed. Health care professionals and the public should be educated regarding life style modification for the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

Aim: To assess the pre &post test knowledge among Diabetes Mellitus patients in Ghaziabad(UP)

MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY:The research approach adopted for the study was evaluative approach. Non Randomized Convenient sampling technique was followed. A total of 30 respondents were selected for the study.

RESULTS: The level of knowledge assessment of the respondents reveals 21% in pretest and 40%in post test. Among 30 respondents post test scores shows very good knowledge in Diabetes mellitus.

CONCLUSION: This study need to develop an understanding of the level of public awareness is helpful for health educators to plan for future programmes.