2020, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Part A

author(s)
Shivateerth Hiremath

abstract
The quasi experimental design was used for the present study are 100 farmers working in selected area. Study used purposive sampling technique. A semi structured questionnairewas used asses the knowledge. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The analysis and the data were based on the objectives and hypothesis. The assessment of overall post-test knowledge level of the farmers regarding self-protective measures while spraying pesticides shows that, the majority of 74.85% farmers have adequate knowledge .The levels of knowledge during pretest and post- test are compared to prove the effectiveness of structured teaching programme .Comparison between Pre-Test and Post-Test scores of farmer’s level of knowledge before and after administration of STP. In pre- test 86% farmers had inadequate knowledge on self-protective measures while spraying pesticides, 14% had moderate level of knowledge and none of them had adequate level of knowledge. But in the post-test, none of the farmers are inadequate knowledge, 30% farmers are moderate level of knowledge, 70% farmers are adequate level of knowledge regarding self-protective measures while spraying pesticides.