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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of informative educational approach on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome, it’s impact on reproductive system and preventive strategies among adolescent girls at selected colleges, Koppal district

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Author Details : Sumangala B R*, Ananda Kudari

Volume : 7, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 31-36

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2024.006

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Abstract

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very complex syndrome, with typical hormonal and metabolic features. In adolescent girls, this condition shows particular characteristics which are in common with adult signs and symptoms, often making the diagnosis difficult.
Aim: to evaluate the efficacy of informative educational approach on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome, among Adolescent Girls at selected college students.
Research Design: Used for this study was pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design.
Sampling and Sample Size: It was carried out with 110 samples selected by using Non-randomized purposive sampling technique.
Data Collection Methods: A self-administered knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge about PCOS, its impact and preventive strategies.
Results and Analysis: The collected data was analysed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics. Result shows that the Pre-test knowledge score, 83.6% (92) of the adolescent girls were having average level of knowledge on PCOS and its prevention and remaining 16.3% (18) were having poor level of knowledge whereas the Post-test knowledge score, 83.6% (92) of the students were in the Good level of knowledge on PCOS and its preventive strategies remaining 16.3% (18) were having average level of knowledge. The Mean score before manipulation was ± 9.1 and the standard deviation was ± 1.88 whereas after intervention Mean score was ±17.6 and SD was ± 1.15. The mean difference was ± 8.5. The calculated ‘t’ value ± 44.34 which is a greater value compared to the critical value i.e., ± 1.98 which depicts that significance at the 0.05 level. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected and the research hypothesis was accepted. The association between the selected sociodemographic variables such as age, studying year in PUC, Branch in the PUC, Dietary pattern, Physical activity in the daily life, habit of eating junk food, age of menarche, type of menstrual flow, awareness of PCOS, and sources of information on PCOS and Mean Pre-test knowledge score found to be non-significant at 0.05 level since each calculated value of demographic variables were lesser than critical value. This result showed that null hypothesis was accepted and research hypothesis was rejected. Whereas BMI and regularity of menstrual cycle found to be significant at 0.05 level since calculated chi-square value was 7.90 and 16.93 with p value of 0.019 and 0.00005 respectively which is significantly greater than the critical value hence result showed that null hypothesis was rejected and research hypothesis was accepted.
Conclusion: From the findings of the study, it can be concluded that informative educational programme was effective in improving the knowledge regarding PCOS, its impact and prevention among college students.

Keywords: Educational approach, Knowledge, Syndrome, Reproductive system, adolescent girls

How to cite : Sumangala B R, Kudari A, A study to evaluate the effectiveness of informative educational approach on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome, it’s impact on reproductive system and preventive strategies among adolescent girls at selected colleges, Koppal district. J Nutr Metab Health Sci 2024;7(1):31-36

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