scholarly journals A QUASI EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MENSTRUATION AND MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS OF SELECTED SR. SEC. SCHOOL, JODHPUR

2021 ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
Jaladhi Joshi ◽  
Mohammed Rizwan
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Experimental Group

INTRODUCTION: The word ‘’Adolescent’’ is derived from the Latin word ‘adolescere’ which means to grow to maturity that indicate the defining features of adolescence. During puberty the physical changes occur which transform the body of child into that of an adult, changes in body size, and changes in body proportions. Adolescent period is the formative period when maximum amounts of changes take place and pubertal change is one of them. The main pubertal change that occurs in girls is menstruation. This is an important landmark in the process of growth and maturation and prepares them for motherhood. Yesterday’s girl is today’s adolescent and tomorrow’s mother. (1) AIM OF THE STUDY: Assess knowledge regarding menstruation and menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls MATERIAL AND METHOD: A Quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test study was used in order to evaluate effectiveness of structured teaching programme (the Independent variable) on knowledge regarding menstruation and menstrual hygiene (the dependent variable) among adolescent girls of selected by purposive sampling technique school of Jodhpur. Each participant was informed about the study and that they could withdraw at any time and a written consent was also obtained. RESULT: The findings of the study reveals that in pre-test majority (54.17%) in the experimental group and 91.67% in the control group were having below average knowledge and 45.83% in the experimental group and 8.33% in the control group were having above average knowledge. However the majority of the demographic variable such as age, religion, age of menarche, type of family, educational status, educational status of mother, and sources of information were found not significant association with the level of knowledge regarding menstruation and menstrual hygiene among adolescent’s girls except place of residence, monthly family income. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that there was a significant improvement on the post-test level of knowledge after implementing STP. This indicates that STP was effective in increasing the knowledge of adolescent girls. KEY WORDS: Knowledge, adolescent girls, menstrual hygiene, structured teaching programme.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Osteoporosis among Premenopausal Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 265-274
Author(s):  
Solomon James Mangalaraj ◽  
Sapna Yadav ◽  
Shaloo Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Prevention Of Osteoporosis ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone”, is a disease in which the bones gradually become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis is often known as the silent thief because bone losses occur without symptoms and progressive loss and thinning of bone tissue happens over many years. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding prevention of Osteoporosis among premenopausal women (35-50 years) attending OPDs in a selected hospital, Raipur. Objectives To assess the pretest level of knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis among premenopausal women in experimental group and control group. To determine the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on prevention of osteoporosis in experimental group. To find out the association between knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis and selected demographics variables of the premenopausal women. Review of literature was prepared relevant to the study. The conceptual framework of the study was based on “Kenny’s open system model. Pilot study was done among patients in general medicine OPD in a selected hospital, Raipur. The main study was conducted in Orthopedics and Obstetrics & Gynecology OPDs in a selected hospital, Raipur. A total of 90 patients included in the study and they were selected using convenient sampling. The instrument used for data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire. Validity and reliability of the tool was done. Data was collected for the period of 4 weeks. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. It was observed in present study that majority (70%) of the total sample in experimental and control group had inadequate level of knowledge regarding prevention of Osteoporosis. And it was observed that the mean post test score of experimental group with standard deviation was 19.98±3.02 which was apparently higher than that of post test score of control group 14.11±4.74. Statistical differences were computed and the independent t value is 7.003 which was found significant at 0.05. Hence, Structured Teaching Programme was effective on knowledge regarding prevention of Osteoporosis. The study findings also shows that the association between knowledge score and educational status (ᵡ2=9.511, P=0.05), religion (ᵡ2=7.053, P=0.05) and previous knowledge (ᵡ2=46.44, P=0.05) were highly significant. Hence there was a significant association between pre-test knowledge and selected demographic variables of premenopausal women such as age, gender, education, income, religion, marital status, dietary pattern, age of menarche, age of marriage and previous knowledge. Key words: Structured Teaching Programme, Knowledge, Prevention of Osteoporosis, Premenopausal Women, Effectiveness.

scholarly journals Impact of Structured Teaching Programme to Enhance the Knowledge Regarding Menstruation and Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
Deepa Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Female Sibling ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The researcher conducted a quasi-experimental study on menstruation and menstrual hygiene among the adolescent girls at primary girls’ school (ajarpura kanyasala) under Anand district Gujarat. The study was intended to see the impact of a structured teaching programme in improving the knowledge of adolescent girls specific to rural areas. The objectives of the study were to assess the existing knowledge, to develop a structured teaching program on menstruation and menstrual hygiene, to assess the knowledge after implementation of structured teaching programmes and to find out the association between the knowledge score of the respondent with the selected demographic variables. The quantitative research approach was used with one group pre-test post-test- quasi experimental research design. The sample of 50 was drawn using probability sampling technique. The tool used was structured knowledge questionnaire. The result shows that majority of the respondents were (92%) in the age group of 12-13 years, most of the respondents (90%) were Hindu religion, the family income for most of the respondent (64%) falls in between Rs. 2000-3000, almost half of the respondents were having an elder female sibling (52%), and initial assessment reveals most of the respondents were (82%) having some knowledge about menstruation and menstrual hygiene. The finding shows significant difference between mean pre-test score (15.56) and post test score (27.80) which also reveals the importance of right information is needed to this group to discard any irrelevant practices. The association with certain demographic variables (age, family income, elder female sibling, information about menstruation) also established at 0.05 level of significance.

A Quasi – Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme Regarding Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) use in Among Nursing Students at Selected Nursing Institute Faridabad (Haryana)

2021 ◽  
pp. 469-472
Author(s):  
Sudhir Singh
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Health worker are constantly exposed to infectious pathogens while they provide care to the patients. There are plenty of infection, for health workers to get affected by infection, so infection control measures are most necessary for health workers. By practicing infection control techniques, the health workers can avoid spreading microorganism. This can be possible when there is up gradation of knowledge and attitude of health workers regarding PPE. In this study the researcher Aimed: to assess the effectiveness of Structured teaching programmed on use of PPE among nursing students. Research design: adopted for this study was quasi experimental design, samples for this study was selected through convenient sampling technique. Total sample size for study was 100. Pre- test was done for the subjects in both group experimental and control group and experimental group received structured teaching programme regarding PPE use. Control group subjects did not receive any special intervention. On the seventh day took post- test among subjects in both groups to assess the structured teaching programme regarding use of PPE. Data collection were analyzed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Mean post test score in experimental and control group was 25.72and 13.71 respectively. The mean difference score was 12.01. The standard deviation score in experimental group was 2.170 and in control group 9.131. The ‘t’ Value was 59.524 which was statistically significant at ‘P’ value 0.000. Conclusion: This study imposes importance of suitable health teaching intervention through proper structure to the nursing students, for use of PPE.

scholarly journals A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program in Promoting Knowledge Regarding Sexual Health Among Adolescent Girls at Selected School of Jhajjar Haryana

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Adequate Level ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Test Result

Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and mental human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood. This transition involves biological (i.e. pubertal), social and psychological changes. Sexual Health of adolescence is the foundation of a healthy adult and this therefore becomes an important phase to concentrate upon by all the concerned stakeholders. The statement of problem is, “a quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program in promoting knowledge regarding sexual health among adolescent girls at selected school of Jhajjar Haryana”, and the objectives were • To assess the level of pretest knowledge regarding sexual health among adolescent girls, • To assess the level of posttest knowledge regarding sexual health among adolescent girls • To find out the association between the level of post test knowledge regarding sexual health among adolescent girls and selected demographic variables. A quasi experimental approach and research design was non-randomized control group were used. 150 adolescent girls were selected as sample through Non probability convenient sampling method, 75 samples are from experimental group and 75 samples are from control group. A self-structured questionnaire on knowledge was administered. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The pre-test result of experimental group showed that 4% of adolescent girls had inadequate level of knowledge, 93.3% of adolescent girls had moderate level of knowledge and 2.67% of adolescent girls had adequate level of knowledge, and in control group, 6.67% of adolescent girls had inadequate level of knowledge, 92% of adolescent girls had moderate level of knowledge and 1.33% of adolescent girls had adequate level of knowledge. In post test result of experimental group showed that 28% of adolescent girls had moderate level of knowledge and 72% of adolescent girls had adequate level of knowledge and in control group, 74.6% of adolescent girls had moderate level of knowledge and 25.33% of adolescent girls had adequate level of knowledge. Hence, the study concluded that the research hypothesis H1 was accepted due to significant difference between pre-test and posttest knowledge score of experimental group at 0.05 level of significance.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 054-058
Author(s):  
Sowmya M. A. ◽  
Philomena Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Structured Knowledge ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

AbstractThe study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls. The study design adopted was pre experimental one group pre-test post- test design. The demographic Proforma were collected from the adolescent girls by using structured knowledge questionnaire. Data obtained in these areas were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant difference between pre test and post test knowledge was found (t79= 2.0 p<0.05).The study findings showed that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving knowledge of adolescent girls regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. There was no significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables except the group in which they study (Science, Arts, Commerce)

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practices on Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Schoolgirls in Government Schools of Lalitpur

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1181-1185
Author(s):  
Susan Maharjan ◽  
Manju Maharjan ◽  
Niran Shrestha ◽  
Sarita Singh ◽  
Rajani Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sample Size Calculation ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Adolescent girls often have lack of knowledge and practices regarding reproductive health including menstruation. Objectives: To evaluate effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) to increase level of knowledge and practices on menstrual hygiene among adolescent school girls. Methodology: Pre-experimental one group pre-posttest study design was applied in four government schools using power analysis for sample size calculation. Data were re- checked for its consistency and analyzed. Descriptive statistical methods were used for describing sample characteristic and inferential statistics was used to evaluate effectiveness of STP. Chi-squared test was used to examine association between selected demographic variables and pretest knowledge level of adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene. Result: The mean age of participants was 13.79 ±1.3 years (range from 11-18 years).  Distribution of pre-test knowledge among respondents regarding menstrual hygiene showed, 49.21% moderate and 50.79% adequate knowledge respectively. In the case of post-test, all of them demonstrated adequate knowledge and none of them showed inadequate knowledge. Pre-test practices among respondents regarding menstrual hygiene recorded as 3.75% inadequate, 61.25% moderate and 35.0% adequate practices. The pre-test mean score for the level of knowledge was 13.36±1.64, whereas the post-test mean score was 15.8±0.73. Practice related pre-test mean score was 10.66±1.81 in comparison to, post-test mean score 13.34±0.75. There was no significant association found between knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescents with socio-demographic variables at p<0.05 level. Conclusion: It is concluded that the Structured Teaching Program is an effective strategy to improve knowledge and practice regarding menstrual hygiene for adolescent girls.

scholarly journals Poly cystic ovarian disease (PCOD) - a modifiable risk factor of infertility: A quasi-experimental research from South India

2019 ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
K.D. Betty
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Ovarian Disease ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Cystic Ovarian Disease

Background: India has a population of 1.2 billion, nearly 30 million couples in the country suffer from infertility, in which female infertility is caused mainly by PCOD (40%). In Kerala, adolescent girls’ population comprises 7% and the prevalence is 15% (Annual vital report of statistics report 2015). The unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise leads to PCOD. Therefore, as a nurse, the investigator has a pivotal role in creating awareness about the modification of lifestyle and prevention of future complications. The investigator observed that many students are diagnosed with PCOD during their physical training screening. Materials and methods: Quantitative research approach, using quasi-experimental one group pre-test – post- test design was adopted to collect data by non-probability convenient sampling from 48 adolescent girls between 17-20 years those who were studying first year B.Sc. nursing in a private nursing college, Kerala. Demographic characteristics were age, religion, weight, family history, previous knowledge and knowledge questionnaire consisted of 30 questions with 4 options regarding poly cystic ovarian disease. Results: Out of 48 subjects, majority (79.2%) were in the age group of 19-20 years, 47.9% were in the group of weight from 50-60 kg and 33.3% had menstrual problems. Majority 89.6% were not having family history and only 38.3% had previous knowledge. Pre- test  showed that majority (97.91%) had average level of score, whereas in the post test majority (91.6%) adolescents had good knowledge regarding poly cystic ovarian disease. The calculated t value 19.79 at 0.05 level of significance indicated that the structured teaching programme was effective. The chi- square value was lower than the table value at 0.05 level showed that there was no significant association between knowledge and their selected demographic variables. Conclusion: Structured teaching programme regarding had improved the knowledge level of adolescent girls about poly cystic ovarian disease.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Knowledge on Practice regarding Partograph among Final Year Nursing Students at PPG College of Nursing, Coimbatore

2021 ◽  
pp. 301-304
Author(s):  
Hatlin Sugi. M
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
College Of Nursing

Statement of The Problem: ‘Effectiveness Of Structured Teaching Programme On Knowledge And Knowledge On Practice Regarding Partograph Among Final Year Nursing Students At Ppg College Of Nursing, Coimbatore. Objectives of the study: 1) To assess the level of knowledge and knowledge on practice regarding Partograph among nursing students. 2) To implement structured teaching programme regarding Partograph. Among final year nursing students. 3) To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and knowledge on practice regarding Partograph 4) To find out the association between the knowledge and knowledge on practice of nursing students regarding Partograph with selected demographic variables. Methodology: Quasi- experimental, pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted. Non-probability convenient sampling was used to select 60 samples. Structured questionaries and check list were used to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and knowledge on practice. The data gathered was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical method and interpretations were made based on the objectives of the study. Result: The post test for knowledge was 13.3. and post-test mean for knowledge on practice was 12.5. This result shows that there is an improvement in knowledge and knowledge on practice after the structured teaching programme. This is measured by the paired ‘t’ test. The ‘t’ value for knowledge is 19.18 and 14.17 is knowledge on practice with a significant at p <0.05so there was a significant difference between the overall pre-test and post-test knowledge and knowledge on practice in plotting the partograph.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Therapeutic Intervention among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in a Selected Hospital of Nadiad City, Gujarat: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vedanti Subhashbhai Patel ◽  
Arpita J Vaidya
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a severe clinical problem which has a significant socioeconomic impact worldwide. Diet, exercise, haemodialysis, Kidney Transplantation are some of the treatment modalities used to maintain patient’s health. It is necessary to create awareness regarding the therapeutic interventions that are available among these patients to improve their knowledge. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) on knowledge regarding therapeutic intervention among CKD Patient. Materials and Methods: A quantitative study with quasi experimental pre-test and post-test, two-group design was conducted at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital. A total of 60 CKD patients were enrolled into the study. A structured questionnaire in Gujarati language was built that contained information regarding CKD, lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise; knowledge on haemodialysis and kidney transplantation. The structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding the interventions. A pilot study was conducted and was found to be feasible. The study duration was of seven days with the pre-test conducted on day one of the study followed by a structured training for three consecutive days, and the perception of the participants were evaluated on day seven using a standard questionnaire. The effect of STP was analysed by student’s t-test and Chi-square test was used to find the association with selected demographic variables. Results: The study included CKD patients. The mean age of study population is above 49 years with 65% males and their data were analysed systematically. The post-test mean knowledge score of patients in the experimental and control group was 27.36±2.63 and 17.73±2.37, respectively. The result implies that there was an inadequate knowledge among patients with CKD. Conclusion: The structured teaching Programme was effective in increasing knowledge regarding therapeutic intervention among CKD patients.

EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON ABG ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF NURSING PERSONNEL

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-20
Author(s):  
Lovely Negi ◽  
Madhavi Verma
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction: Even though Nursing Personnel take active participation in ABG analysis and interpretation on regular basis, there is a scope for improvement to minimize errors and initiate prompt and appropriate interventions. The main aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on ABG analysis and interpretation in terms of knowledge and practice of Nursing Personnel. Methods: Quantitative research approach and pre-test post-test control group design was used. Total enumeration sampling was used to select Nursing personnel working in Transplant ICU (Experimental group =22) and High Dependency Unit (control group = 25) of ILBS, New Delhi. Structured knowledge questionnaire and observation practice checklist was used to collect data. Results: Total 22.7 % of experimental group and 44 % of control group never attended any in-service education programme. Ahighly signicant difference was found between post-test knowledge scores of both groups (t = 6.79; p < 0.001) and post-test practice scores of both groups (t = 12.79; p < 0.001). Conclusion: STPwas effective in enhancing the knowledge and improving the practice of Nursing Personnel on ABG analysis and interpretation.

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