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Research Paper | Gynaecology | India | Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025 | Popularity: 5.5 / 10
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Polycystic Ovarian Disease Knowledge Among Adolescent Girls in Guntur Junior Colleges at Guntur, (AP)
Rosy Enoch
Abstract: Nowadays PCOD or PCOS is a condition that affects women's ovaries, this problem is widespread in adolescents. Meanwhile, as a girl, it is a challenge, especially for teenagers. The reproductive organs that produce progesterone and estrogen hormones? that help in regulating the menstrual cycle and also produce a small amount of hormones inhibin, relaxing, and male hormones called androgens. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured teaching program (STP) in enhancing knowledge of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) among 60 adolescent girls aged 16 - 19 from selected junior colleges in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Using a quasi - experimental design with a one - group pre - and post - test approach, data were collected via a structured questionnaire. The STP was administered after the pre - test, followed by a post - test one week later. Results revealed a significant increase in mean knowledge scores from 13.25 to 23.16 (t = 14.15, p < 0.05), indicating the program?s effectiveness. A chi - square test identified associations between pre - test knowledge and demographic variables. This suggests that structured educational interventions can effectively improve PCOD awareness among adolescent girls, potentially aiding early detection and management. From the result of the study, This condition is widespread among adolescents and poses significant challenges during teenage years.
Keywords: effectiveness, structured teaching program, polycystic ovarian disease, adolescent girls, knowledge
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025
Pages: 860 - 872
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25318234433
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