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@article{171914,
        author = {Mrs. Vaibhavi Dhruvalkumar Prajapati},
        title = {A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING UMBILICAL CORD STEM CELL COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION AMONG THE STAFF NURSE IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT ANAND DISTRICT, GUJARAT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1437-1444},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171914},
        abstract = {Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is a rich source of hematopoietic stem cells with significant therapeutic potential. Proper collection and preservation of UCB are crucial for its effective use in transplantation and regenerative medicine. Staff nurses, as frontline healthcare providers, play a vital role in this process. This study aimed to assess the impact of a structured teaching programme on the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding UCB stem cell collection and preservation in selected hospitals in Anand District, Gujarat. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on the knowledge and attitude of staff nurses regarding umbilical cord stem cell collection and preservation in selected hospitals of Anand district, Gujarat. The objectives include assessing and comparing the pre-test and post-test knowledge of staff nurses and exploring the association between their knowledge and attitudes with selected demographic variables. The hypotheses suggest significant improvement in pre-test and post-test knowledge levels among the staff nurses following the structured teaching program. This evaluative study used a one-group pretest-posttest design to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on the knowledge and attitude of 50 staff nurses regarding umbilical cord stem cell collection and preservation in selected hospitals of Anand district, Gujarat. Non-probability convenient sampling was employed, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire and a Likert scale for attitude measurement. Pretest and posttest assessments were conducted, with scores categorized into knowledge levels. The structured teaching program served as the intervention, and data analysis focused on comparing pretest and posttest results and identifying associations with demographic variables. Results The study assessed the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cell collection and preservation among 50 participants. Pre-test and post-test evaluations revealed significant improvements in both knowledge and attitude. For knowledge, the pre-test mean score was 14.2 (47.33%), which increased to 22.5 (75%) in the post-test, with a mean percentage gain of 27.7%. A statistically significant improvement was indicated by a calculated t-value of 31.05 (p < 0.05). Similarly, in the grading of knowledge, the proportion of participants with good knowledge increased from 0% to 74% post-intervention. For attitude, the pre-test mean score was 53.36 (53.36%), which improved to 73.14 (73.14%) in the post-test, with a mean percentage gain of 19.78%. The t-value of 16.48 (p < 0.05) demonstrated a significant change. Positive attitudes increased from 4% to 76% post-intervention. Conclusion: The structured teaching program was highly effective in improving both knowledge and attitude regarding UCB stem cell collection and preservation. The significant increase in post-test scores for both domains supports the acceptance of research hypotheses H1 and H2. The findings highlight the importance of structured educational interventions in enhancing awareness and positive attitudes toward critical health-related practices.},
        keywords = {Umbilical Cord Blood, Stem Cells, Staff Nurses, Knowledge, Attitude, Structured Teaching Programme, Anand District, Gujarat},
        month = {January},
        }