Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive health disorder affecting adolescent girls. Awareness and knowledge regarding PCOS are essential for its early identification and management. Socio-demographic characteristics play a significant role in influencing the level of knowledge among adolescents. Objectives: 1. To assess the pre-test knowledge level regarding PCOS among adolescent girls studying in Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Jawalamukhi, District Kangra (Himachal Pradesh). 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme (STP) in improving knowledge regarding PCOS among adolescent girls. 3. To compare the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores related to PCOS among adolescent girls. 4. To determine the association between pre-test knowledge scores and selected socio-demographic variables. Materials and Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test research design was adopted for the study. Data were collected from 50 adolescent girls selected through a non-probability purposive sampling technique from Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Jawalamukhi. A structured questionnaire along with a socio-demographic data sheet was used to assess participants’ knowledge regarding PCOS. Following the pre-test, a Structured Teaching Programme was administered, and a post-test was conducted to evaluate its effectiveness. Major Findings: The standard deviation of the pre-test and post-test scores was 2.2735 and 2.3103, respectively. The calculated t-values for the pre-test and post-test were 32.86 and 53.07, respectively, which were considerably higher than the table value of 2.009. This indicates a statistically significant improvement in knowledge following the Structured Teaching Programme. Conclusion: The findings revealed that the Structured Teaching Programme was effective in enhancing the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding PCOS. Post-test scores demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge compared to pre-test scores. Recommendations: ? Implement structured teaching programmes on PCOS and other reproductive health issues in both government and private schools. ? Encourage the participation of parents and teachers in educational activities to create a supportive learning environment for adolescents. ? Develop and utilize interactive teaching methods, including audio-visual aids, to improve understanding and retention of information. ? Conduct follow-up studies to assess the long-term effectiveness of educational interventions. ? Incorporate PCOS awareness activities into community health and school health programmes.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Adolescent Girls, Knowledge, Structured Teaching Programme, Reproductive Health.
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