"A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of A Structured Teaching Programme On Knowledge Regarding Spill Management Among Housekeeping Staff In Selected Hospitals Of Bareilly, U.P."

Background: Spill management is an essential component of infection prevention and safety in hospitals. Housekeeping staff require adequate knowledge of appropriate spill management procedures to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and maintain a safe hospital environment. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding spill management among housekeeping staff in a selected hospital of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of the Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding spill management. To determine the association between pre-test knowledge level and selected socio-demographic variables. Methods: A quantitative research approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test research design was adopted. The study was conducted among 30 housekeeping staff selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Data were collected using a socio-demographic proforma and a 30-item structured knowledge questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, paired t-test, and Chi-square test. Results: In the pre-test, 17 (56.7%) participants had inadequate knowledge, 13 (43.3%) had moderate knowledge, and none had adequate knowledge. In the post-test, 24 (80.0%) participants had moderate knowledge and 6 (20.0%) had adequate knowledge, while none remained in the inadequate knowledge category. The mean pre-test score was 10.13 ± 2.53, which increased to 17.17 ± 3.37 in the post-test, with a mean difference of 7.03. The calculated paired t-value was 30.94 at 29 degrees of freedom, which was statistically significant (p < 0.001). No statistically significant association was found between pre-test knowledge level and the selected socio-demographic variables. Conclusion: The Structured Teaching Programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding spill management among housekeeping staff and may help promote safe spill management practices in hospital settings.