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@article{187344,
        author = {Pulkit Pandey and Simmi Kumari and Manish Kumar and Vindhyachal Kumar and Samsad Ansari and Mamta Kumari and Dr. K . Latha},
        title = {A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Precaution of Aural Hygiene Among Patients With Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) in Selected Hospital, NMCH Jamuhar, Rohtas},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4363-4365},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187344},
        abstract = {Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a persistent inflammation of the middle ear characterized by recurrent otorrhoea and tympanic membrane perforation. Lack of aural hygiene and inadequate knowledge worsen the condition and increase the risk of complications such as hearing loss, mastoiditis, and intracranial infections. Structured Teaching Programme (STP) is an effective educational intervention to improve patients’ knowledge and hygiene practices.
Objectives:
1.	To assess the pre-test knowledge of patients regarding precautions of aural hygiene in CSOM.
2.	To evaluate the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding precautions of aural hygiene.
3.	To determine the association between post-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables.
Methodology: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test/post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted among 60 CSOM patients at NMCH Jamuhar using non-probability convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. STP was administered after pre-test. Post-test was conducted after 7 days. Data were analyzed using descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean, SD) and inferential statistics (paired t-test, chi-square).
Results: Pre-test knowledge regarding aural hygiene precautions was inadequate among most patients. The mean pre-test knowledge score was 10.42 ± 3.18, which significantly increased to 18.75 ± 2.92 after the STP. The calculated t-value was 11.36 (p < 0.05), indicating a highly significant improvement. A significant association was found between post-test knowledge scores and educational status (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The Structured Teaching Programme was highly effective in improving knowledge regarding aural hygiene practices among CSOM patients. Regular patient education sessions and counselling can prevent complications and promote better ear-care behaviour.},
        keywords = {CSOM, Aural hygiene, STP, Knowledge, Middle ear infection.},
        month = {November},
        }