Effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding pubertal changes among adolescent boys in selected high school of Udupi District

Abstract

AbstractAdolescent is a challenging crossroad between childhood and the adulthood. It is considered as vital because of the physical, physiological and psychological changes take place during this period. These changes occur in puberty may bring about a feeling of fear and apprehension in adolescent boys. Proper knowledge and timely guidance and information can enable them to enjoy the adolescent period. Objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding pubertal changes among adolescent boys, by using a structured knowledge questionnaire and evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme. Pre experimental one group pretest post- test design was used among adolescents in selected high school of Udupi District. The study participants (100) were assessed through a questionnaire and selected by purposive sampling. Data shows that mean knowledge score of the group before intervention was 16.96 ± 3.816. After intervention (the planned teaching program), the mean knowledge score was 24.05 ± 3.036 which indicates the significant difference in mean pre-test and post-test knowledge scores, and paired t-test showed the statistical significance for the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (“t”=14.352 and P<0.05). The study concluded that planned teaching was found to be effective in improving the knowledge regarding pubertal changes among adolescent boys and it would be beneficial to manage the physical and psychological problem related to puberty.