Pre-test Knowledge Research Articles

Educational Intervention on Menstrual Hygiene Knowledge and Attitude among Adolescent Girls in Dehradun: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Adolescence embodies the complex biological changes of human growth, featuring swift physical and psychological maturation toward adult form. Remarkably, many girls undergo puberty before seven, with black girls often experiencing it earlier than white peers. The study aims to assess the impact of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls at selected schools in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The study revealed that the pretest knowledge score had a mean of 15.94 with a standard deviation 5.55. In contrast, the post-test knowledge score significantly increased, with a mean of 17.66 and a standard deviation of 5.35. The mean difference of 1.722 between the pretest and post-test scores was statistically significant, as indicated by the t-value of 19.259 (p < 0.01). The pretest attitude score had a mean of 12.56 with a standard deviation of 2.48. In contrast, the post-test attitude score exhibited a notable increase, with a mean of 15.38 and a standard deviation of 3.26. The mean difference (MD) of 2.82 between the pretest and post-test scores was found to be highly statistically significant, as indicated by the t-value of 10.759 (p < 0.001). Hence, the null hypothesis is rejected, and the alternate hypothesis is accepted. Notably, fathers’ educational status and family income emerged as significant factors. Furthermore, habitat and fathers’ educational status emerged as significant influencers of attitudes.

A PRE EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME REGARDING KNOWLEDGE ON AYUSHMAN BHARAT HEALTH ACCOUNT (ABHA) AMONG PEOPLE RESIDING IN SELECTED AREAS OF DEHRADUN DISTRICT, UTTRAKHAND

Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA): Empowering Individuals for Better Healthcare Ayushman Bharat Health Account is a government initiative launched in 2018 with the aim of providing financial protection to families for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. The present research project is, A pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) among people residing in selected areas of Dehradun District, Uttarakhand. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding ABHA among people, To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding ABHA among people and also to associate the pre-test knowledge regarding ABHA among people with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative evaluative research approach with a pre-experimental (one group pretest- posttest) design was adopted, the setting of the study was people nearby Nehru gram PHC, Dehradun. The sample size was 60, who were selected by random sampling technique. A Structured Self- administered questionnaire which consist of 30 objective type questions was used to assess the knowledge of the people. The investigator involved the people on Structured Teaching Programme regarding ABHA by using a Power-point slide presentation followed with pre-test. On same day, the post test was conducted. The collected data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, and interpretations were made based on the objectives of the study. Findings:The study findings revealed that during Pre-test, most of the people 52 (86.66 %) had inadequate knowledge, whereas 06 (10 %) people have moderately adequate knowledge and very few 02 (3.34 %) of them had adequate knowledge regarding ABHA. During posttest, most of the people numbering 57 (95.00 %) were having adequate knowledge, whereas 03 (05.00 %) people have Moderately adequate knowledge and none of them had inadequate knowledge regarding ABHA. The mean score during pre-test was 6.383 ± 2.88 and the mean score during posttest was 25.97 ± 3.05. The pairedt value was 39.09 which was significant at p ≤ 0.05 level. Thus it shows that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge regarding ABHA among people. The study concluded that the structured teaching programme was effective.

Education and Training on Organic and Inorganic Waste Management for the Community of RT 1 Bunglai Village

Waste is an environmental problem that requires serious handling. The behavior of the people of Bunglai Village RT 01 towards household waste is based on data, namely by burning it at 44%, throwing it carelessly at 34%, burying it in the ground at 18%, and throwing it into the river at 4%. This community behavior causes environmental pollution and disrupts public health. Thus, intervention is needed at the root of the problem, namely the management of organic and inorganic waste. The intervention carried out was Education and Training on Organic and Inorganic Waste Management. The methods used are Ecobricks and Takakura Compost.The results of the intervention in the community showed that there was an increase in knowledge and attitudes. The average value of the pre-test knowledge was 46.61 to 61.30 at the post-test and the average pre-test attitude score was 15.39 to 17.18 at post-test. To see the output, a pre-test and post-test Wilcoxon test was carried out, it was found that the significance value for knowledge was 0.000<0.05 and for attitude it was 0.000<0.05, meaning that there are differences in knowledge and attitudes between before and after the intervention in the form of counseling.

Effectiveness of using concept mapping by dental students in the radiographic interpretation of jaw diseases.

Interpretation of dental radiographs is a difficult process, particularly for inexperienced students. This study introduced concept mapping for dental students to help in the radiographic interpretation of common jaw lesions. We aimed to analyze the efficacy of the concept map (CM) in radiographic interpretation, with a discussion of the diagnostic reasoning dilemma. This study included 39 dental students. After a 1-h class for CM guidance and based on three group discussions and one-on-one feedback, the students completed and submitted CMs for three jaw diseases (ameloblastoma, odontogenic keratocyst, and simple bone cyst). All participants underwent a pretest and posttest of knowledge and diagnosis; all students but one completed an open-ended questionnaire regarding the use of CMs. Concept mapping effectively improved diagnostic accuracy. The participants' posttest scores were better than their pretest scores in both knowledge and diagnostic tests. Most of the students attempted radiographic interpretation through analytic reasoning. The time required for the students to draw a CM varied from student to student from 3-5h to 1-3 days. This study shows that CMs can improve the radiographic diagnostic ability of dental students by providing a framework for analytic reasoning. Continuous research is warranted to improve the effectiveness of CM in oral radiographic interpretation in the dental student's class.

Learning Package impact on awareness about danger signs of pregnancy

Background: All pregnant women by virtue of their pregnant status face some level of maternal risk. Data suggest that around 40% of all pregnant women have some complications. Therefore, present study aims to assess effectiveness of learning package on awareness regarding danger signs of pregnancy. Method: Pre experimental research design with Quantitative approach was applied to conduct the study. A sample of 120 antenatal women selected for the study through non probability purposive sampling technique. Results: The mean pretest knowledge score was 13.52 ± 2.62, whereas mean posttest knowledge score was 24.52 ± 3.83. The post-test mean value knowledge score among antenatal women was significantly higher than the pretest knowledge score. The mean difference was 11 The paired student “t” test value was 33.67 which was significant at p=0.05 level. The findings revealed that there was no significant association between knowledge score with selected demographic variables of the antenatal women. Conclusion: Findings of our study strongly recommend the need for conducting learning program to increase the awareness regarding danger signs of pregnancy among antenatal women.

“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Evidence Based Practice in Labour Practices among Final Year Bsc Nursing Students at Selected College of Nursing, Mysuru.”

Pregnancy-related complications are the second global leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. In 2015, approximately 3,03,000 maternal deaths occurred worldwide, most of which could have been prevented. The application of evidence-based practices in labour at maternity units has shown changes in pregnancy and labour outcomes, hence the researcher undertaken this study. Methods: The research approach adopted for the present study was pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design. The 60 samples were selected by nonprobability purposive sampling technique. The self-structured knowledge questionnaires were used to gather the data. The data was analyzed by using the descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: In the pre-test the overall mean percentage of knowledge score was 50.66% with mean and SD of 15.20±1.48 and in post-test the mean percentage of post-test knowledge was 91.76% with mean and SD of 27.53±1.17. The mean difference was 12.33 with SD of 1.90. The calculated paired ‘t’ test value was 50.24 at the degree of freedom 59, the p value was 0.0001. There was no significant association between the demographic variables with pretest knowledge score. Interpretation and Conclusion: The video assisted teaching program was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the samples regarding evidence-based practices in labor. The study recommends to conduct a study on use of evidence-based practices among staff nurses in labor room.

An Investigation into the Efficacy of Structured Education Program on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse among Adolescent Girls in Certain Schools in Mysuru

The dark issue of child sexual abuse (CSA) must start at home and spread to all levels of society if reform is to be achieved. It is awkward for parents to discuss sexuality and sexual abuse with their children because Indian society has traditionally ingrained conservative beliefs about these topics in its youth. The majority of homes completely avoid having these conversations, which understates the potential of harm, particularly in cases of rare and underreported sexual abuse. Quasi experimental pre-test post-test design, a convenience sampling technique was used to select the samples (N=60). Tool was administered to assess the current knowledge, a structured teaching programme (STP) was conducted later post test was administered and data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The post-test knowledge score mean percentage (86.68%) was higher than the mean percentile of pre-test knowledge score (46.6%). The calculated paired ‘t’ value is greater than the table value (0.05 44df) = 2.01 It showed a significant difference between mean pre and post-test knowledge scores. Calculated Chi-square values are showed significant association between socio demographic data of respondents with their pre-test knowledge scores. The study findings showed that knowledge on CSA was less before STP. The results indicated that STP is helpful in increasing their knowledge effectively.

The effect of spaced E-Learning on knowledge of basic life support and satisfaction of nursing students: a quasi-experimental study

AimCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is essential for all students, especially nursing students. One of the educational approaches to creating long-term learning in inclusive is spaced learning. Spaced learning consists of three or more training sessions in which information is presented over time and at intervals. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of basic life support (BLS) training through spaced E-learning on the knowledge and satisfaction of nursing students.MethodsIn this quasi-experimental study with two groups, 106 undergraduate nursing students of Alborz University of Medical Sciences in Iran participated. The control group (n = 47) received BLS training with massed E-learning in one three-hour session, and the intervention group (n = 59) received spaced E-learning in three one-hour sessions. An electronic questionnaire including demographic information and a pre-test of BLS knowledge were sent to both groups. Also, immediately after receiving the training, two weeks later and one month later, they completed a post-test of BLS knowledge. Students were asked to indicate their level of satisfaction with the provided education by completing the SLS-OLE.ResultsThe post-test scores immediately after, two weeks later, and one month later of the intervention group were higher than the control group. The results of repeated measurement ANOVA showed that the score changes of knowledge are significant over time (p < 0.001), the number of sessions (p < 0.001), and the interactive effect of them (p < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in the level of satisfaction with education in both groups.ConclusionBased on the results, BLS training in both groups increased the knowledge of BLS. however, the increase in knowledge and its retention was higher in the intervention group that received the training in spaced learning.

An e-Learning Course to Train General Practitioners in Planetary Health: Pilot Intervention Study.

According to the World Health Organization, climate and ecological emergencies are already major threats to human health. Unabated climate change will cause 3.4 million deaths per year by the end of the century, and health-related deaths in the population aged ≥65 years will increase by 1540%. Planetary health (PH) is based on the understanding that human health and human civilization depend on flourishing natural systems and the wise stewardship of those natural systems. Health care systems collectively produce global emissions equivalent to those of the fifth largest country on earth, and they should take steps to reduce their environmental impact. Primary care in France accounts for 23% of greenhouse gas emissions in the health care sector. General practitioners (GPs) have an important role in PH. The course offers first-year GP residents of the Montpellier-Nîmes Faculty of Medicine a blended-learning course on environmental health. An e-learning module on PH, lasting 30 to 45 minutes, has been introduced in this course. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the e-learning module on participants' knowledge and behavior change. This was a before-and-after study. The module consisted of 3 parts: introduction, degradation of ecosystems and health (based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and planetary limits), and ecoresponsibility (based on the Shift Project report on the impact of the health care system on the environment). The questionnaire used Likert scales to self-assess 10 points of knowledge and 5 points of PH-related behavior. A total of 95 participants completed the pre- and posttest questionnaires (response rate 55%). The mean scores for participants' pretest knowledge and behaviors were 3.88/5 (SD 0.362) and 3.45/5 (SD 0.705), respectively. There was no statistically significant variation in the results according to age or gender. The pretest mean score of participants who had already taken PH training was statistically better than those who had not taken the PH training before this course (mean 4.05, SD 0.16 vs mean 3.71, SD 0.374; P<.001). The PH module of the Primary Care Environment and Health course significantly improved self-assessment knowledge scores and positively modified PH behaviors among GP residents. Further work is needed to study whether these self-declared behaviors are translated into practice.

Knowledge and Attitude of Cadres in the Prevention and Treatment of Diarrhea At Home Among Mothers of Toddlers

This study aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of cadres in preventing and treating diarrhea at home among mothers who have toddlers at home. This research uses a quantitative type of research with a Quasi Experimental design in the intervention and control groups. The design used is pre-test and post-test. The results of the research showed that pre-test knowledge for the intervention and control groups was cadres aged 57 years (95%), adults, 59 people (98.3%) had higher education, 44 people (73.3%) had been a cadre for a long time. Pre knowledge with pvalue 0.257, post pvalue 0.000 and attitude pre pvalue 0.379 post pvalue 0.160. The conclusion, was that cadres' knowledge was good after health education and cadres' attitudes were poor after health education in preventing and treating diarrhea at home for mothers with toddlers. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Cadre, Prevention, Treatment, Diarrhea

Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding doom scrolling among undergraduate nursing students in selected nursing colleges: A pre-experimental

Doom Scrolling is Spending excessive time online surfing and reading negative or unfavorable news makes a person unhealthy. The primary objectives of the study is To assess the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. And the secondary objectives are, To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. To assess the post-test knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. To assess the effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge regarding Doom scrolling among undergraduate Nursing students. Pre-Experimental one group pre-test post-test research design is used in this study and included 60 undergraduate students as a sample by using Non-Probability Convenient sampling. Assessment is done by using Self Structured Questionnaire on Demographic Variables and Structured Questionnaire on Doom Scrolling. The finding reveals that in pre test 41% students got poor score, 37% students have average and 22% students got good knowledge score while after administrating Self Instructional Module in post test 12% students have poor, 24% students got average and 64% students got good score. It is interpreted that after administrating Structure Instructional Module the knowledge regarding ‘Doomscrolling’ has been improved for undergraduate students.

A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Stress and Coping Strategies of Patients with Dengue Fever among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals, Udupi District

Aims and objectives of the study: Assess the pre-test knowledge scores regarding stress and coping strategies of patients with dengue fever among staff nurses in selected hospitals, Udupi district. Evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding stress and coping strategies of patients with dengue fever among staff nurses in selected hospitals, Udupi district. Find out an association between pre-test knowledge score on stress and coping strategies of patients with dengue fever and selected demographic variables.

Post Stroke Care Education on Knowledge and Skills in Carrying out ROM Using Audio Visual Media

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability. One in four people is at risk of stroke, there are more than 12.2 million new strokes every year. stroke in Indonesia was 10.9%, and in North Sulawesi province it was 14.2%, and the intervention used in this study was Range of motion (ROM). This research aims to determine the influence of post-stroke care education on the knowledge and range of motion skills of the Silian village community using audio-visual media. This research method is quantitative, with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design. The 30 sample respondents used the Random Sampling Technique. The treatment was carried out with Post Stroke Care Education using audio-visual media, exercises were carried out in 30 minutes for 3 days. Skill observation sheet instruments and questionnaires regarding Stroke and ROM using the Paired T-test. The research conducted had significant results where sesewanua was more effective than water with a P value of 0.002. The data results mean that the pretest knowledge is 6.90 and the post-test is 15.50, the average increase in knowledge is 7.93. The pretest skills score is 0.00 and the posttest is 23.43. Further tests using the Paired T-test showed that there was a significant effect of post-stroke care education on a range of motion knowledge (P value 0.00; α 0.05) and there was a significant effect of post-stroke care education on a range of motion skills (P value 0.00; α 0.05). The conclusion is that post-stroke care education increases respondents' knowledge and skills regarding range of motion.

A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching regarding the harmful effect of oil application on anterior fontanels of newborn among post-natal mothers

The anterior fontanelle, sometimes known as the “soft spot,” is an important anatomical component in neonates that allows brain growth and development. Possible harm is caused by such practices, as they may result in unfavorable outcomes, such as skin irritation and a delay in fontanelle closure. The goal of this study was to see how effective pre-planned education was at informing postpartum women about the dangers of applying oil to newborns’ anterior fontanelles. The study was conducted with the goal of increasing the understanding of the adverse effects of oil application on the anterior fontanels of newborns among postnatal mothers, The study will be thoroughly described to the participants, and their written Consent will be taken for the participate in the study and publishing the information. Sampling technique will be convenient. Population and sampling techniques will be examined. Mothers will be the target group with a sample size of 60 postnatal mothers. The sample will be drawn using The Purposive sampling approach. Prior authorization will be acquired from the designated hospitals’ higher authority. The inclusion criteria will be used to select samples. Information will be gathered from the hospital’s obstetric ward. First, pretest knowledge of the adverse effects of applying oil to newborns’ anterior fontanels among postnatal mothers was assessed. Postnatal mothers will be taught about the detrimental effects of placing oil on the anterior fontanels of their newborns. The post-test assessment of knowledge regarding the adverse effects of applying oil to anterior fontanels was performed after 7 days. If the hypothesis of our study is helpful in improving mothers’ knowledge in the post-test rather than pre-test following the intended training.

To Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding the Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection among Adolescent Girls

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is common affecting throughout their life. It occurs in all populations from neonates to geriatric patients but it has a particular impact on females of all ages especially during the adolescent period. UTIs are much more common in adults than in children but about 1-2% of children do get UTIs. A short urethra in women is mostly responsible for the high incidence of UTI among them. This study examines the effectiveness of structured teaching programs in the prevention of UTI among adolescent girls. The objectives of the study were, to identify the knowledge regarding the prevention of UTI among adolescent girls, to provide &amp; evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programs on the prevention of UTI among adolescent girls &amp; to determine the association between knowledge regarding the prevention of UTI among adolescent girls and selected demographic variables. This study was conducted at Nehru College of Nursing Panyoor post-Vaniyamkulam. The research design adopted for the study was a pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design. A sample of 40 students in the age group of thirteen to nineteen years was selected conveniently for the study. The data was collected by using a socio-demographic profile and a structured knowledge questionnaire regarding UTI following which, a planned teaching program on “prevention of UTI” was administered to adolescent girls on the second day. In the pretest score, about of sample 15% had good knowledge in pretest, 75% had average knowledge, and 10% had poor knowledge. After the teaching program (posttest) 87.5% had good knowledge and 12.5% had average knowledge. The previous episodes of UTI and previous knowledge regarding UTI are significant. As it is a problem focused on adolescent girls might support reducing the occurrence of UTIs.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Behavioural Disorder in Children among Primary School Teachers in Selected School, Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli, Silvassa

BACKGROUND: Behavioural disorders of children lead to abnormality in their Personality, emotions or behavior, which is dangerous and affect to him/her, family and society. Behavioural disorders are caused by multiple factors like faulty parental attitude, inadequate family environment (broken families, low socio-economic status, lack of love and affection), mentally and physically sick or handicapped, influence of social relationship, influence of mass media, and influence of social change. Some children show symptoms that are consistent with diagnoses of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention-Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Learning disability. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on behavioural disorders among primary school teachers at Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli, Silvassa. Methodology: A pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design was adopted, through non probability purposive sampling technique, 150 samples were selected from selected primary school of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Silvassa. Demographic Variables based on baseline Performa was used to collect demographic data and Self-administered knowledge questionnaire were used to assess the existing knowledge level of primary school teachers regarding behavioural disorder in school aged children. Planned teaching program on behavioral disorders in children was administered to primary school teachers to enhance the knowledge followed by post was conducted after 7 days. The data was analyzed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The result of the study shows that, the overall post-test knowledge mean percentage (71.26%) is greater than pretest knowledge mean percentage (39.57%). The calculated “t” value (27.174) of the knowledge score of the primary school teachers regarding behavioural disorders of school aged children is greater than the table value at 0.05 level of significance hence the planned teaching programme is effective to improve the knowledge of school teachers. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that Planned teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of primary school teacher regarding behavioural disorders in school aged children. Key words: Assess, Effectiveness, Knowledge of primary school teachers, Behavioural disorders, School aged children, planned teaching program.

Educating Nurses about Safety measures in Handling Chemotherapy Drugs: A Pre-experimental Study

Background: Chemotherapy is used to treat cancer. Occupational exposure to chemotherapy drugs produce many side effects and continue to be a hazard in health care setting. It is therefore highly important for oncology nurses to apply proper drug handling technique and procedures with great care to prevent such exposure.Objectives: 1. To assess the level of existing knowledge of student nurses regarding safety measures in handling of chemotherapy drugs. 2. To determine the post-test level knowledge of student nurses regarding safety measures in handling of chemotherapy drugs. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding safety measures in handling of chemotherapy drugs. 4. To associate the post-test knowledge scores of the student nurses regarding safety measures in handling of chemotherapy drugs with their selected demographic variables.Design: Pre-experimental one group pre test post test design was selected for the study. Fifty 2nd year GNMstudents were selected through non-probability convenience sampling technique. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data.Result: Findings of the study revealed that 36(72%) participants had inadequate knowledge &amp; 13(26%) participants had moderately adequate knowledge in pre test. 28(56%) of the participants had adequate knowledge and 22(44%) had moderately adequate knowledge in post test. The obtained “t” value -12.22 was found to be highly significant at p&lt;0.05 level.Conclusion: Teaching programmes are effective in improving the knowledge and hence must be conducted at regular intervals to retain the information.

Impact of a nurse-led intervention in understanding menstrual health management among adolescent girls attending specific schools in Navi Mumbai, India

Abstract Background: Premenstrual symptoms are prevalent among menstruating individuals, affecting around 75% of those who report some level of discomfort during their cycles. However, approximately 10% of women endure premenstrual syndrome (PMS), marked by symptoms that significantly disrupt daily functioning. PMS remains poorly comprehended and difficult to diagnose. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of an intervention and analyze the disparity in knowledge levels between the two groups. Materials and Methods: A genuine experimental design was employed using a pretest and post-test control group approach. A simple random sampling lottery method was used to select 40 adolescent girls for the study and control groups. These girls, aged 12–15 years, were chosen from specific schools in Navi Mumbai, adhering to predetermined inclusion criteria. A structured knowledge questionnaire was administered to both groups. At 1 week post-test, the study group received a nurse-led intervention through a planned teaching program. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In the control group, pretest knowledge scores averaged around 57.5%, suggesting a moderate level of knowledge. Conversely, the study group exhibited an average pretest knowledge score of 60%. Examining post-test knowledge scores, it is evident that in the control group, the majority (42.5%) demonstrated average knowledge, while in the study group, 67.5% exhibited excellent knowledge. Paired t test findings indicated a significant influence of the planned teaching program in the study group compared with the control group, with a P value of 0.001 at a significance level. Conclusion: Adolescent girls in the selected schools lacked knowledge about menstrual health management. Consequently, the nurse-led intervention on menstrual health management significantly improved knowledge among the control group of adolescent girls.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Millets and its Importance among Adolescents

This study entitled “Study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents in selected community area at Salempur” submitted in the year 2024. Aims: The objectives are to evaluate the pre-test knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents; to evaluate the post-test knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents; to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents; to find out association between pre-test knowledge score with selected demographic variables among adolescents. Hypothesis: H1: There will be a significant difference between mean pre-test knowledge score than their mean post-test knowledge score regarding millets and its importance among adolescents. H2: There will be significant association between pre-test level of knowledge score and demographic variables. Design and Setting: Quasi - experimental approach with one group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Methods and Materials: 60 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire was utilized to assess the knowledge of the samples. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score of samples regarding was 11.95, whereas mean post-test knowledge score was 20.90 with a mean difference of 9.95 and SD pretest was 2.80 and post-test was 2.65. The calculated 't' value 38.34 was greater than tabulated 't'= 1.98 which was statistically proved at 0.05 level of significance. It revealed that the Structured Teaching Programme was effective in increasing knowledge among the participants. Conclusion: This indicates that the Structured Teaching Programme was effective to enhance the level of knowledge regarding millets and its importance among adolescents.

Effectiveness of Planned Educational Programme on Knowledge Regarding Breast Self-Examination Among Adolescent Girls

BACKGROUND: Breast Cancer is the cancer that starts in the cells of the breast commonly in inner lining of milk duct or lobules of the breast. The earliest form is not life threatening. Cancer cell can spread into nearby breast tissue. This creates tumor that cause lumps or thickening.1 MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quasi experimental, one group pretest-posttest design was used for study Non probability convenient sampling technique was adopted. The study was conducted on 60 subjects using self-structured questionnaire to assess the effect of Planned Educational Programme on knowledge regarding breast self-examination at Government Senior Secondary School, Sri Goindwal Sahib Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis and interpretation of data. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The study findings revealed that mean score of pre-test was 11.43±3.22 and mean score of posttest was 18.7±4.91. The calculated paired 't’ value of pre-test and posttest was 11.49 which was statistically significant at p=0.01. The pretest knowledge score had significant association with the age at menarche. It is concluded from the results that Planned Educational Programme was effective to enhance the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding breast self-examination. Keywords: Effectiveness, planned educational programme, BSE, Knowledge, adolescent girls