A Descriptive Study to assess the knowledge regarding early Menarche among school going girls (9-11years) at Carmel Convent Hr. Sec. School, Kunjwani, Jammu

Abstract

Objectives: The objectives of the study were: 1. To determine the level of knowledge regarding early menarche among school going girls (9-11years) at selected school, Jammu. 2. To find out the association between level of knowledge regarding early menarche amongschool going girls (9-11 years) with their selected socio-demographic variables. Hypothesis H0: There will not be a significant difference between pre and post testknowledge regarding early menarche among young girls at the age of (9-11 years) in experimental and control group. H1: There is a significant decrease in the level of knowledge regarding early menarche among young girls at the age of (9-11 years). Review of literature was done an organized based on review related to early menarche among school going girls (9-11 years). Descriptive design was adopted for the study. The sample size was 100going girls (9-11 years). The tool was validated by experts and found to be valid for the study. Sampling technique: Sample was selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data collection: The data was collected by using questionnaire developed by the researcher. Results: The data was tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of present study revealed that the mean level of knowledge score of school going girls(9-11years) was that out of 100 samples 1(1%) had good knowledge, 17(17%) had average knowledge and 82(82%) had below average knowledge regarding early menarchemajority79% had moderate knowledge and 12% had adequate knowledge and 9% had inadequate knowledge.