Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common health issue affecting adolescent girls worldwide. It includes a combination of physical, emotional, behavioral, and psychological symptoms that occur before menstruation and may interfere with daily activities, school performance, and social relationships. Lack of awareness and poor understanding regarding PMS often lead to anxiety, misconceptions, and unhealthy coping practices among adolescent girls, especially in rural areas. Educational interventions can help improve awareness and encourage healthy menstrual practices. The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a self-instructional module regarding knowledge of Premenstrual Syndrome and its management among secondary school girls in selected rural secondary schools of Greater Noida. A quantitative research approach with a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted for the study. Fifty secondary school girls were selected using non-probability convenient sampling technique. A structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic variables and 30 knowledge-based questions regarding PMS and its management was used for data collection. The self-instructional module was administered after conducting the pre-test, followed by post-test evaluation. The findings revealed that the majority of participants had inadequate knowledge regarding Premenstrual Syndrome before the intervention. Domain-wise pre-test scores showed poor awareness regarding treatment, intervention, etiology, and management of PMS. After administration of the self-instructional module, post-test scores demonstrated marked improvement in all domains of knowledge. Statistical analysis using paired t-test indicated a significant increase in post-test mean scores compared to pre-test scores, proving the effectiveness of the educational intervention. The study concluded that self-instructional modules are effective teaching strategies for improving knowledge regarding Premenstrual Syndrome among adolescent girls. School-based menstrual health education programmes should be strengthened to improve reproductive health awareness and promote healthy practices among school-going girls.
Premenstrual Syndrome, Self-Instructional Module, Adolescent Girls, Menstrual Health, Knowledge, Rural Schools, Educational Intervention.
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