RV JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES (RVJNS)
Volume 5 | Issue 1 | January–March 2026 | Pages: 21-30
Original Article
A Study to Assess the Impact of Structured Teaching Programme on Solid Waste Management among Rural Households in Selected Rural Area, Bangalore
Ms. Grata Varghese1, Ms. Rikta Borah2, Mr. Kevin Roshan Dsouza3, Mr. Devaraja4
Article history:
Received 13 September
2025
Received in revised form
1 November 2025
Accepted 4 December 2025
How to Cite
Grata Varghese, Ms. Rikta Borah, Mr. Kevin Roshan Dsouza, Mr. Devaraja. A Study to Assess the Impact of Structured Teaching Programme on Solid Waste Management among Rural Households in Selected Rural Area, Bangalore. RV Journal of Nursing Sciences. 2026;5(1):20-28. doi:10.65829/rvcn2022.1004.
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ABSTRACT
Waste management acts as a key factor for a better environment, and the initial step begins with the management of household waste. Proper disposal of waste prevents pollution that could endanger human health and environment. Domestic waste has become one of the most significant causes of severe damage to the rural eco-environmental because of the large amount of waste discharged and improper disposal. Any material that is disposed of and no longer used is considered as waste, which includes paper, vegetables, plastics, metals, glass, containers, etc. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding solid waste management among household members in rural community, Bangalore. A quantitative, quasi-experimental research design was used with a purposive sample of 60 household members. The data was collected using self-structured questionnaires to assess their knowledge. Later, intervention was provided regarding solid waste management. The pre-test results showed that 41 participants had average knowledge, 16 participants had moderate knowledge and the least 3 participants had good knowledge. Following the STP, a significant improvement in knowledge was observed, with 46 participants, who had average knowledge, 14 participants had good knowledge regarding solid waste management. There is no significant association between the pre-test scores and their selected socio-demographic variables. The study concluded that the STP was highly effective in improving the knowledge of household members regarding solid waste management.
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