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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 4.2 / 10

A Quasi - Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Teenage Pregnancy and its Prevention among Teenage Girls Studying in Selected Rural Higher Secondary School of Burdwan, West Bengal

Oinam Mandakini Devi | Prof. Dr. Saharsh Walter

Abstract: Background: Teenage pregnancy is a global problem that occurs in high, middle and low income countries. Around the world, teenage pregnancy is more likely to occur in marginalized communities, commonly driven by poverty and lack of education and employment opportunities. For some adolescents pregnancy and childbirth are planned and wanted. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of teenage girls regarding teenage pregnancy and its prevention, to evaluate the effectiveness of PTP on knowledge regarding teenage pregnancy and its prevention among teenage girls. Material and Method: A quasi - experimental research design was used. A Simple random sampling technique by envelope method was used to enroll 30 teenage girls. Pretest questionnaire was administered through structured knowledge questionnaire. PTP was administered and post test was done after 7 days. Data obtained were tabulated and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics. Conclusion: The findings of the study showed that the mean post test knowledge score 14.83?3.06 was higher than the mean pretest knowledge score 9.2?1.35. The results showed that PTP was an effective method to increase the knowledge of teenage girls regarding teenage pregnancy and its prevention.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Teenage Pregnancy, Planned Teaching Programme, PTP, Teenage girls

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,

Pages: 1701 - 1702