IJAR - Indian Journal of Applied Research

Mrs. Sameeksha

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2019

EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME (STP) ON KNOWELDGE REGARDING ACTIONS AND ADVERSE EFFECTS OF COMMONLY USED OVER–THE–COUNTER MEDICATIONS AMONG STUDENTS OF A SELECTED DEGREE COLLEGE AT PILKHUWA, DIST. HAPUR UP.

Mrs. Sameeksha

Abstract :

Introduction: Over–the counter (OTC) medicines has traditionally been used to treat self–limiting minor ailments. These drugs are available at the pharmacists without a doctor’s prescription. Many of the medications you have in your medicine cabinet at home are OTC, from the pills you take for fever and toothache (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin) to common cough and cold (cough syrup). Many of these medicines are even used for children. However, recent studies have reported that some OTC drugs present serious health risks and side effect. Objective: The main aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Structured teaching Programme (STP) on knowledge regarding Actions and adverse effects of commonly used over– the – counter (OTC) medications among students of a selected Degree college at Dist. Hapur. Material and Methods: One group pre test post test design was adopted to accomplish the objectives of the study. 60 degree college students were selected as a sample for the study. The structured teaching programme was prepared by the investigators focusing on the actions and adverse effects of commonly used over–the–counter medication among degree college students. The existing knowledge was assessed using structured knowledge questionnaire. Results: Findings of the study revealed that in pretest 3.33% had very good knowledge, 31.66% had good knowledge and 65% had average knowledge .