Background: Increasing cosmetic use among adolescents, combined with inadequate awareness of potential adverse effects, poses significant health risks. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led educational programme in improving knowledge and practices regarding adverse effects of cosmetic use among adolescent girls. Methods: A quantitative quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used among 80 adolescent girls (15–18 years) in a selected senior secondary school, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Data were collected using a self-structured knowledge questionnaire and practice checklist. A structured nurse-led educational intervention was administered, followed by a post-test after two weeks. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The mean knowledge score improved significantly from 10.18 ± 4.02 to 16.26 ± 3.87 (t = 6.95, p < 0.001). The mean practice score increased from 13.30 ± 6.11 to 24.50 ± 5.48 (t = 9.95, p < 0.001).Conclusion: The nurse-led educational programme was effective in enhancing knowledge and promoting safe cosmetic practices among adolescent girls.
Adolescents, cosmetic use, adverse effects, educational programme, knowledge, practice, nursing intervention.
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