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*Yogita Kailas Pawar, Mr. Jaydeep Bhanudas Bhokare, Ms. Pranali Gite

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TITLE OF STUDY “Effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge of relaxation therapy among client with hypertension residing in selected area of City” Objectives Primary Objective 1. To assess the level of knowledge on relaxation therapy among client with hypertension residing in selected area of City. Secondary Objective 1. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on relaxation therapy among client with hypertension residing in selected area of City. 2. To find out the association between level of knowledge on relaxation therapy among client with hypertension with selected demographic variables. Hypotheses H0 – There will be no significant difference between knowledge scores of relaxation therapy among client with hypertension residing in selected area of City. H1 – There will be significant difference between knowledge scores of relaxation therapy among client with hypertension residing in selected area of City. Methodology: An quantitative research approach with pre experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used for the study. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding relaxation therapy among selected clients with hypertension. Total 60 clients with hypertension were selected as sample for study by using non probability convinent sampling technique. Inform written consent was taken from clients. Pre-test was conducted by using structured knowledge questionnaires & on the same day Structured teaching program on Relaxation Therapy was also administered. After 7 days post test was conducted to assess the gained in knowledge using the same structured knowledge questionnaire to assess post-test knowledge of Clients. The descriptive as well as inferential statistics was used. Result of the study was showed that, there has been increased in knowledge of clients with hypertension after administration of Structured teaching program on Relaxation Therapy. The calculated „t? value that is 16.18 at 59 degree of freedom was much higher than the tabulated value at 5% level of significance that is 1.66. Hence, it is lastly concluded that the Structured Teaching Program is effective in improving knowledge of clients with hypertension regarding Relaxation Therapy. Conclusion: There was significant difference in the pre-test and post-test knowledge score of clients with hypertension, which indicated Structured Teaching Program on Relaxation Therapy was effective in improving knowledge of clients with hypertension. The administration of Structured Teaching Program acts as a guiding key for clients with hypertension to improve knowledge and aware themes self about Relaxation Therapy.