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“Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections among Timber Workers in Bangalore”.

Ms. Shofiarani R.1, Dr. Prasanna Kumar O.2

RV JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES (RVJNS)

Volume 4 | Isuue 4 | OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2025 | Pages: 35-40

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Background: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are a common occupational health issue among timber workers due to prolonged exposure to wood dust. The goal of the current study was to assess the efficacy of a structured instruction programme on preventing respiratory tract infections among woodworkers in a few Bangalore sawmills. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used among 75 purposively selected sawmill workers in Bangalore. A structured teaching programme (STP) was implemented to improve knowledge about RTI prevention. Results: There was a significant increase in the mean post-test knowledge score (21.92 ± 2.78) compared to the pre-test score (18.01 ± 1.40), indicating the effectiveness of the STP (t = 16.478, p< 0.001).Conclusion: The STP was effective in improving knowledge about RTI prevention among timber workers.

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