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Mar 30 2023 Revised : Jun 30 2023 Accepted : Jul 1 2023 Available online : Jan 18 2024 |
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Priyadharshini D, Priyadharshini TV, Pushpalatha V, Puvitha V, Raja RK, Ramya V, Ramya V, Revathy R, Roobha M, Beulah JJ*, Amutha T, Celina D, Kanchana S Background: Menstruation is a natural process that starts from early adolescence and ends in late adulthood. It is the shedding of thickened endometrium with some blood, which occurs each month. This physiological process occurring in females continues to be a myth and mystery in many societies. Aim and Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the Pubescent Educational Package (PEP) on knowledge and attitude regarding menstrual health among adolescent girls. Method & Materials: The study was conducted using a quantitative research approach with pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design. A total of 63 adolescent girls who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected as samples by using the non-probability purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and a modified 5-point Likert scale were used to assess knowledge and attitude respectively. Result: The study findings revealed that the comparison of pre and post-test levels of knowledge and attitude regarding menstrual health among adolescent girls. The calculated paired t value for knowledge and attitude was t=22.96 and t=17.86 respectively, which showed a very high statistically significant difference at p<0.001 level. Conclusion: The study findings showed that there was a significant difference in the level of knowledge and attitude regarding menstrual health among adolescent girls after the administration of PEP, thus favouring more positivity relating to the maintenance of menstrual health. |
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