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Efficacy of Structured Teaching Programme on

Hazards of Plastic Waste Among Rural People in
Selected Area at Namakkal District
Revathi E1
M.Sc. Nursing II Year,
Vivekanandha College of Nursing, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Abstract:- processing into patron merchandise. The general population

in India cannot access guidelines and laws. Our capacity to
 Background:- address issues related to plastic manufacturing, use, and
Plastic is the general common term for extensive disposal has diminished..
variety of artificial or semi artificial natural amorphous
stable substances derived from oil and herbal fuel. . There are many dangers to plastics. Plastic bags cause
Plastic is utilized on a daily basis in the sector. Plastic is the land to become littered.The drainage gadget is blocked
utilized on a daily basis worldwide.. The hazards of plastic because of theROW AWAY culture. The charge of rain water
wastes are numerous due to the plastic wastes the human, percolating is reduced by this littering. The plastic in the soil
animal, environment are affected. Methods This study causes the fertility to decline.
was conducted using a quantitative evaluation
perspective, which involved a pre-experimental one- II. LITERATURE REVIEW
group pretest and post-test design.. The study was
conducted in the rural area of Manickampalayam. In Ram Proshad (2018) carried out a observe to evaluate
order to identify the pattern, a non-probability the toxic results of plastic on human health and surroundings.
convenient sampling method. approach was utilized for a This examine makes a speciality of the poisonous results of
sample size of 50 rural people. The study participants plastic on human fitness and environment and feasible
were provided with an explanation of its nature and oral outcomes of health danger assessment in Bangladesh. The
consent was obtained. Demographic variables were used human health issues like inflammation in the attention,
to gather the data, which included age, sex, training, imaginative and prescient failure, breathing problems,
profession, earnings, faith, type of circle of relatives, breathing issues, liver disorder, cancers, pores and skin
marital popularity, and dependent questionnaires. The sicknesses, lungs troubles, headache, dizziness, birth impact,
post was changed to be conducted on the 7th day. The reproductive, cardiovascular, genotoxic, and gastrointestinal
facts have been scrutinized. Results: A significant causes for using toxic plastics. Plastics occur extreme
difference has emerged during the understanding phase environment pollutants along with soil pollution, water
of putting up a test. The structured teaching program was pollution, and air pollutants. software of proper policies and
effective among rural people due to the calculated paired policies for the production and use of plastics can lessen
'T' test value 8.891 being significantly The table value of poisonous consequences of plastics on human fitness and
1.96 is not as high as it should be at p < 0.05.. The surroundings. The study concluded that the plastic waste can
acceptance of hypothesis H1 was granted. affect the human and environment.
Keywords:- Effectiveness, Hazards, Plastic Waste, Rural Maher Ali (2014) carried out a subject Survey
People. concerning the effect of Plastic bags on the surroundings in
town Of Sana'a and the surrounding regions, Yemen. lots of
I. INTRODUCTION plastic factories are generating heaps of plastic luggage that
are very popularly utilized by the human beings for buying
Permit all and sundry now assume and act as a purposes because of its ease, cheapness and comfort of use
accountable of the earth,looking for selections in however their very hazardous negative impact is in no way
biosphere,pecuniary matters and moral code so that it will highlighted or, not less than, brazenly mentioned in a greater
furnish a eco friendly ,take away adulteration destitution and severe tone. Economic deprivation in the United States of
brutality,wake up the marvel of existence and affording America worsens the situation in Yemen. many countries
amicable progress inside the human - John McConnell, have banned plastic luggage due to public challenge over the
founder of International earth day. extreme bad impact on the environment and agriculture,
specifically, in agricultural countries, such as Yemen,
Recycling plastic waste in India is done in an Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and so forth. The
unorganized manner. Even though it is not utilised, 40% of purpose of this study paper was to survey the Sana'a sector
the plastic waste is recycled back into substances for

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and record the quantity of plastic baggage that was IV. METHODOLOGY
accumulated. Examining the variety of factories producing
plastic bags and debating the causes and consequences of  RESEARCH DESIGN: One-group pre-test and post-test
plastic bags. Examining various answers to ensure a design for pre-experimental testing.
comfortable environment for us and our future generations.  SAMPLE: The selected pattern have
The identification of remote microbial traces has been made been rural humans dwelling in Manickampalayam
using cultural, morphological, and biochemical  SAMPLE SIZE: The sample size became 50
characteristics. Please take a look. rural people living in Manickampalayam
 SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: Non probability convenient
Henna Malik (2015) A descriptive study was undertaken Sampling technique
to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of teenagers about  SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOOL
controlling plastic waste in Nelamangala, a chosen  DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOOL:
community area. The non-experimental descriptive layout  SECTION A: SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC PROFOMA
has been implemented at the moment. Take a look. It's simple.
 SECTION – B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONARRIES
The 60 youth were selected using the random sampling
 (GENERAL ASPECTS ON HAZARDS OF PLASTIC
method. A dependent know-how questionnaire and a mind-
set questionnaire regarding plastic waste control are used to WASTE)
pre-check the expertise of teenagers. end result shows that,  DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE: The examiner
majority of the teens 37 [61.67%] had inadequate information were given consent acquired from the clinical messenger,
regarding plastic waste management followed by using 23 Namakkal. facts collection process turned into completed
[38.33%] children who had slight information; whilst none of for a duration of five weeks. The researcher delivered
them had ok understanding regarding plastic waste herself and elucidate the intend of the observe and
management and mindset evaluation turned into carried out authenticate the preparedness of the agricultural people to
with the aid of Likert rating scale, forty five [75%] youth had take a part within the examine by get oral consent from
superb mindset closer to plastic waste management, observed them as in keeping with the insertion standards. Samples
by means of 15[25%] young people who neutral mindset. The have been drawn the use of Non possibility, convenient
The study's findings confirmed that the youngsters had Sampling method. Pre assessment turned into executed
inadequate knowledge about plastic waste control and a the usage of based questionnaire; eventually based
positive attitude towards plastic waste management. teaching turned into given through using flash card on
equal day for 30 minutes. on the seventh day post
III. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM assessment was performed the usage of the same
dependent questionnaire.
“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON V. RESULTS
HAZARDS OF PLASTIC WASTE AMONG RURAL
PEOPLE IN SELECTED AREA AT NAMAKKAL  SECTION I: DEPICTION OF SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC
DISTRICT,TAMILNADU”. VARIABLES OF RURAL PEOPLE

 Objectives Table 1: Distribution of Rural People According to their

Demographic Variables
 To assess the level of knowledge before and after N=50
structured teaching programme about the hazards of S.no Demographic (F) ( %)
plastic waste among rural people. variables
 To determine the effectiveness of structured teaching 1 Age
programme about the hazards of plastics among rural 18-22 10 20
people. 23-27 10 20
 To find out the association between post test level of 28-32 17 34
knowledge among rural people with selected >32 13 26
demographic variables. 2 Sex
Male 13 26
 Hypothesis Female 37 74
3 Education
 H1 : There is a significant difference in the level of 1-6 std 14 28
knowledge before and after Structured teaching 7-12 std 16 32
programme. Diploma 7 14
 H2 : There is a significant association between the post- Degree 13 26
test level of knowledge with their selected demographic 4 Occupation
variables among rural people. Coolie 22 44
Business 12 24
House wife 5 10

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Farmer 11 22 Table 3: The overall Pre Test Level of Knowledge Among

5 Income Rural People Regarding Hazards of Plastic Waste
<Rs2000 12 24 Aspect Max Range Respondent Knowledge
Rs 2001-5000 10 20 .Score Score Mean Mean% SD
Rs 5001-10000 13 26 Pre test 22 8-19 13.56 61.63 3.346
>Rs 10000 15 30
6 Religion  SECTION-III
Hindu 35 70 ASSESSMENT OF LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG
Muslim 5 10 RURAL PEOPLE REGARDING HAZARDS OF PLASTIC
Christian 10 20 WASTE AFTER TEACHING WITH FLASH CARD

 SECTION-II: PRIOR TO TEACHING WITH FLASH Table 4: Post Test Level of Knowledge Among Rural
CARDS, THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG People Regarding Hazards of Plastic Waste
RURAL RESIDENTS REGARDING THE RISKS Knowledge Level Respondents
ASSOCIATED WITH PLASTIC WASTE WAS Frequency Percentage
ASSESSED. Inadequate 0 0
Moderate 9 18%
Table 2: Pre Test Level of Knowledge Among Rural People Adequate 41 82%
Regarding Hazards of Plastic Waste Total 50 100%
Knowledge Level Respondents
Frequency Percentage
Inadequate 11 22%
Moderate 28 56%
Adequate 11 22%
Total 50 100%

Fig 1: Post Test Level of Knowledge Among Rural People Regarding Hazards of Plastic Waste

Table 5: The overall Post Test Level of Knowledge Among Rural People Regarding Hazards of Plastic Waste
Aspect Max .Score Range Score Respondent Knowledge
Mean Mean% SD
Post test 22 15-21 18.1 82.27 1.47

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 SECTION-IV: COMPARISON OF LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG RURAL PEOPLE BEFORE AND AFTER
STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME

Fig 2: Pre Test and Post Test Level of Knowledge on Hazards of Plastic Waste Among Rural People

Table 6: Comparison of Pre Test and Post Test Level of Knowledge Score of Rural People Regarding Hazards of Plastic Waste
Aspect Max Score Range Score Respondent Knowledge t test
Mean Mean% SD
Pre test 22 8-19 13.56 61.63 3.346 8.891**
Post test 22 15-21 18.1 82.27 1.47
**Significant at 5 % level (0.05) df=49

 SECTION-V: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN POST TEST LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE WITH SELECTED SOCIO
DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES

Table 7: Association between post test level of knowledge with selected socio demographic Variables Among Rural People
S.No Variable Category Post test knowledge level chi square value
Inadequate Moderate Adequate
1 Age 18-22 3 5 2 2.604
23-27 2 5 3 df=6 ,NS
28-32 2 11 4
>32 4 7 2
2 Sex Male 4 8 1 2.263
Female 7 20 10 df=2,NS
3 Education 1-6 std 4 8 2 2.508
7-12 std 2 10 4 df=6,NS
Diploma 1 4 2
Degree 4 6 3
4 Occupation Coolie 3 13 6 5.344
Business 2 8 2 df=6,NS
House wife 2 3 0
Farmer 4 4 3
5 Income <Rs2000 3 5 4 2.74
Rs2001-5000 2 7 1 df=6,NS
Rs 5001- 3 8 2
10000
Rs>10000 3 8 4
6 Religion Hindu 8 19 8 1.76
Muslim 0 3 2 df=4,NS

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Christian 3 6 1
7 Type of family Nuclear 11 25 9 0.95
family df=2,NS
Joint family 0 3 2
8 Marital status unmarried 5 14 3 8.07
Married 6 14 6 df=4,NS
widow 0 0 2
** Significant at 5 % level. S- Significant, NS-Not significant

VI. DISCUSSION TABLE 3 Demonstrate the overall level of knowledge

among rural people regarding the hazards of plastic waste
 Discussion of Socio Demographic Variebles prior to a structured teaching program. According to the mean
knowledge score, it was 13.56 and the average percentage
 Distribution of rural people according to their age among was 61.63 percent with an SD of 3.346.
them majority 17(34%) of rural people were in the age of
28-32 years.10 (20 %) of rural people were in the age of TABLE 4 illustrates the post-test knowledge level,
18-22, 10 (20 %) of rural people were in the age of 23-27, which reveals that none of the respondents had inadequate
and 13 (26 %) of rural people were in the age of above 32 knowledge following a systematic training program, while
years. nine respondents (18%) had intermediate knowledge and 41
 Distribution of rural people according to their sex shows respondents (82%), adequate knowledge.
that among 50 subjects, the majority of the subjects 37(74
%) were females and 13(26 %) were males. TABLE 5 Displays the post-test level of awareness of
 Distribution of rural people according to their education plastic garbage risks among rural residents after a formal
shows that among 50 subjects, 16 (32 %) were completed education program. With a variance of 1.47, the average
7-12 th standard, 14 (28 %) were completed 1-6 th percentage was 82.27%, and the average knowledge score
standard, 13 (26 %) were completed degree and 7 (14 %) was 18.1.
were completed diploma.
 Distribution of rural people according to their occupation Fig 2 Demonstrates the respondent's understanding both
shows that among 50 subjects, 22 (44%) were coolie before and after a planned teaching program. In the pre-test,
worker, 12 (24%) were business, 11 (22 %) were 9 (18%) of respondents had sufficient knowledge, 41 (82%)
completed farmer and 5 (10 %) were completed house had sufficient knowledge, and none of the respondents did not
wife. have adequate knowledge. 11(22%) of the respondents had a
 Distribution of rural people according to their income lack of knowledge, 25(56%) had moderate knowledge, and
shows that among 50 subjects, 15 (30%) were above 11(22%) had adequate knowledge.
Rs.10, 000, 13 (26%) were between Rs5001-10,000,
12(24%) were below Rs 2,000 and 10 (20 %) were TABLE 6 Demonstrates the distinction between mean
between Rs 2001-5,000. and standard deviation of pre- and post-test scores among
 Distribution of rural people according to their religion rural individuals. According to the pre-test mean, the average
shows that among 50 subjects, 35 (70%) were Hindu, 10 percentage and standard deviation for rural individuals were
(20%) were Christian, 5 (10%) were Muslim and none of 13.56 (61.63%) and 3.46, respectively. The post-test mean
them in the others. and SD showed that rural people were 1.47 in rural areas.
 Distribution of rural people according to their type of The paired 'T' value was determined to be 8.891. The
family shows that, among 50 subjects, 45 (90%) were statistical paired ‘t’ test implies that the difference in the pre
test and post test knowledge score found to be statistical
belongs to Nuclear family, 5 (10%) were belongs to joint
significant at 5% level p<0.05.The paired ‘t’ test value which
family, 5 (10%) were belongs to Muslim and none of them
reveals that there was statistical significant in enhancement
in the others.
score indicating the impact of effectiveness structure teaching
 Distribution of rural people according to their marital
programme before and after administration. After a structured
status shows that, 26 (52%) were married, 22 (44%) were
teaching program, rural people were able to improve their
unmarried, 2 ( 4%) were widow and none of them in the
knowledge of plastic waste hazards. As a result, hypothesis
single parent.
H1 was accepted.
TABLE 2 Depicts the pre test level of knowledge which
TABLE 7 Presents a complete description of chi-square
shows that, 11(22%) of respondents had inadequate
analysis, which was employed to identify the connection
knowledge, 25(56%) of respondents had moderate
between post-test knowledge and various socio-demographic
knowledge and 11(22%) of respondents had adequate
variables. The selected socio demographic variables of age,
knowledge.
sex, education, occupation, income, religion, type of family,
and marital status did not have any association. Thus,
hypothesis H2 was not accepted.

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