2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A

Introduction: The vulnerability of students to caffeine addiction is heightened by factors such as academic stress, irregular schedules, and peer pressure, making it imperative to address this concern effectively. The widespread availability of caffeine-containing products, coupled with a lack of comprehensive public education about caffeine's potential risks, has contributed to its pervasive use. For many students, caffeine has become an everyday companion.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program (STP) on caffeine addiction and its impact among students of Rayat Bahra College of Nursing, Mohali.

Methods: A quantitative research design with one group pre-test and post-test was chosen for the study. Total 100 students were selected by using convenience sampling technique. Self-structured questionnaire and structured teaching programme were used for data collection and analysis was done by using descriptive, inferential statistics.

Results: The study findings revealed that in the Pre-test knowledge score distribution was on the basis of poor knowledge, average knowledge and good knowledge. In Pre-test 16% adolescents had poor knowledge, 75% had average knowledge whereas only 9% had good knowledge regarding caffeine addiction. It shows that majority of respondents had average knowledge during Pre-test regarding caffeine addiction. In Post-test 97% had good knowledge and only 3% had average knowledge regarding caffeine addiction.

Conclusions: The findings of the study showed that post -test knowledge score was greater than pre- test knowledge score regarding caffeine addiction among students. Hence, structured teaching program was effective. Our findings highlight the needs for more intensive efforts to improve knowledge of the students.