Waterborne diseases are caused by pathogenic micro organisms that most commonly are transmitted in contaminated fresh water. Education is the effective way to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases. Education which is needed to protect from the spreading of diseases involves hygienic practice at primary levels. Objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding waterborne diseases and hygiene and to improve the knowledge regarding waterborne diseases and hygiene. A community based prospective interventional study in selected hostels of Chitradurga city for a period of six months. Students who are between the age group of 12 to 15 of both genders are included in the study. The questionnaire was provided to assess the knowledge of students. Total 139 students were enrolled in the study. 34.6% were females and 65.4% were males. 8.6%, 25.1%, 38.1%, 28.2% belongs to 6th, 7th, 8th 9th respectively. Mean age group is 14 years. The mean score of pre test is 7.97 and for post test is 15.31, standard deviation value is 3.048 and 2.461 for pre and post test respectively. The study is essential to bring the awareness of knowledge on waterborne diseases among the hostellers.
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