abstract
A quasi experimental study, pre and post-test without control group approach was undertaken Loni B.K village of Rahata tehsil. A total no of sample were (80) selected with help of convenient sampling technique. The nurse investigator conducted structured interview for 50-60 min to collect data. Awareness was assessed with dichotomous questionnaire followed by the VATP. The effectiveness of VATP was assessed by conducting post test on 7 days after the pretest. The data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics wherever required. The results of the study revealed that VATP was effective in improving the awareness on emerging and re-emerging diseases score shows the improvement from average (38.14%) to good (78.22%) from pre test to post test respectively. Hence VATP is an effective tool in order to bring a positive health outcome in emerging and re-emerging diseases.