A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Peptic Ulcers Disease and Its Prevention Among Young Adults in Selected Colleges of District Kangra Himachal Pradesh

Background: Peptic ulcer disease is a common gastrointestinal condition that occurs due to discontinuation in the mucosal layer of digestive tract due to stomach acid such as pepsin.Young adults are a critical demographic for implementing health education on Peptic ulcer disease which can contribute significantly to reducing complications, enhancing quality of life, and minimizing healthcare burdens. Methodology:A quantitative research approach and quasi-experimental one group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted to conduct this study.Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the 60 young adults studying in Govt Degree College of Rakkar, Dhaliara, Thakur PG college Dhaliara Distt Kangra Himachal Pradesh.Self-structured knowledge questionnnaire was used to assess the knowledge of young adults regarding peptic ulcer disease and its prevention.Analysis of data collection was done according to objectives of the study and data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result:The results revealed that majority were aged 25-27 years 36.67%,females 60%, and from urban areas 53.33%.Most belonged to BA programs 30%, followed mixed diets 36.67%, and had no smoking 76.67% or alcohol habits 46.67%.About 63.33% had prior knowledge of peptic ulcer disease, mainly from books/libraries.In pre-test, 86.67% of participants had inadequate knowledge.After structured teaching programme, 63.33% were in moderate category and 36.67%gained adequate knowledge.The mean post-test score 76.67%, was significantly higher than the pre-test score 26.67%, with a t value of 21.45 (p < 0.001), showed the effectiveness of structured teaching programme.No significant association was found between post-test knowledge scores and any socio-demographic variables.