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Impact of planned teaching programme on STDS
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awareness among adolescents: A quasi-experimental
Received: 16-02-2024 study
Accepted: 19-03-2024
Huidrom Momota Devi
MSc. Department of
Huidrom Momota Devi, Dayabati Athokpam and Fatema kaneez
Obstetrical and Gynaecology
Nursing, Brite College of DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/allresearch.2024.v10.i5e.11775
Nursing, Bangalore,
Karnataka, India Abstract
Background: India, with a population of 1.4 billion, has the largest adolescent population globally,
Dayabati Athokpam totalling 253 million. Adolescents, aged 10-19, represent a significant demographic that can contribute
Associate Professor,
to the country's development if healthy, educated, and informed. However, they often lack adequate
Department of Obstetrical and
Gynaecology Nursing
knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), increasing their risk of infection. Educational
Brite College of Nursing, interventions are crucial in improving awareness and knowledge about STDs among young individuals.
Bangalore, Karnataka, India Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge
regarding sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents in selected college Bangalore.
Fatema kaneez Materials and Methods: The study adopted quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test
MBBS DGO, Sushrutha research design. Sixty adolescents from 1st and 2nd Pre-University (PU) classes at NSVK PU College,
College, Bangalore, Karnataka, Bangalore, were selected through convenience sampling technique. Demographic Performa, Structured
India questionnaire and Planned teaching programme on sexually transmitted disease were used to collect the
data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis.
Results: The findings revealed that the mean knowledge score significantly increased from 13.21 in the
pre-test to 20.71 in the post-test. Pre-test results showed that 7% of adolescents had good knowledge,
10% had average knowledge, and 83% had poor knowledge. Post-test results indicated that 14% had
good knowledge, 83% had average knowledge, and only 3% had poor knowledge. The knowledge
improvement was statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
Conclusion: From the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that the planned teaching
programme effectively enhanced adolescent’s knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases.
Keywords: Planned teaching programme, effectiveness, knowledge, sexually transmitted diseases,
adolescent
Introduction
Women with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) often experience feelings of shame and
fear of negative reactions from others, leading to significant mental, social, and emotional
distress (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022) [1]. The emotional burden of an
STD diagnosis can be overwhelming, with many women fearing the loss of family support,
which discourages them from disclosing their condition (World Health Organization, 2023)
[2]
. This reluctance to disclose status results in delayed or avoided healthcare, creating
substantial barriers to effective clinical management (National Institutes of Health, 2023) [3].
Stigma associated with STDs is a major obstacle to screening and treatment, particularly for
women who may already face societal biases (Journal of Adolescent Health, 2023) [4]. For
female adolescents, the stigma and fear of judgment often lead them to conceal their sexual
behaviours from healthcare providers, exacerbating their vulnerability to STDs (American
Academy of Paediatrics, 2023) [5]. Adolescents generally lack comprehensive knowledge
Corresponding Author: about STD transmission, prevention, and consequences, despite advancements in health
Huidrom Momota Devi education (CDC, 2023) [1]. Misconceptions and inadequate awareness continue to contribute
MSc. Department of
Obstetrical and Gynaecology
to high infection rates among young people (UNICEF, 2023) [6]. Addressing this knowledge
Nursing, Brite College of gap is crucial for reducing the incidence of STDs and fostering healthier behaviours among
Nursing, Bangalore, adolescents (The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 2023) [7].
Karnataka, India
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Materials and Methods revealed that the students had a mean knowledge score with
The objectives of the study were to evaluate the knowledge a standard deviation (SD), resulting in a mean percentage
levels regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) score (Table 1). These findings are consistent with previous
among adolescents before and after planned teaching research indicating low baseline knowledge of STDs among
programme. The research approach chosen for the study was adolescents (WHO, 2023) [2].
quantitative quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test
research design. The study was conducted among Table 1: Pre-test overall knowledge score of sexually transmitted
adolescence of 1st and 2nd Pre-University (PU) classes diseases
studying in NSVK PU College. Prior to the commencement Standard Mean%
of the study, formal permission was obtained from the Questions Mean
deviation (SD) knowledge
college authorities and written informed consent was Overall, Knowledge 13.21 0.74 44.03%
secured from each participant. Participants were assured of
the confidentiality of their responses and the privacy of their The level of knowledge among the PU students was
personal information throughout the study. categorized as follows: the students had poor knowledge,
moderate knowledge, and adequate knowledge about STDs
Sample Size: The sample size was 60 adolescents studying (Table 2). This distribution highlights the significant
in 1st and 2nd PU of NSVK PU College, Bangalore knowledge gaps that exist within this demographic, which
aligns with studies showing widespread misconceptions and
Sampling Technique: Non-probability convenience lack of awareness about STDs among young people (CDC,
sampling technique to select participants. 2022) [1].
Tool for Data Collection: The tool used in the study were- Table 2: Distribution of subjects according to pretest level of
knowledge
Section A: Demographic proforma
Level of knowledge Frequency Percentage
Section B: Structured questionnaire on sexually transmitted Poor knowledge 50 83%
diseases Moderate knowledge 6 10%
Adequate knowledge 4 7%
Section C: Planned teaching programme regarding sexually
transmitted disease. Following the planned teaching programme, the post-test
assessment revealed a substantial improvement in the
Method of Data Collection: Structured questionnaire and students' knowledge scores. The overall post-test means
Planned teaching programme on sexually transmitted knowledge score increased with an SD of corresponding to a
disease were used for data collection in the study. mean percentage score (Table 3). This improvement
underscores the effectiveness of structured educational
Procedure for Data Collection: Data collection was programmes in enhancing STD awareness (UNICEF, 2023) [6].
conducted over one month from PU students studying in
NSVK PU College. Non- probability convenience sampling Table 3: Post-test overall knowledge score on STD
technique was used for the selection of adolescence in the Standard Mean% of
study. Formal permission was obtained from the concerned Knowledge Mean
deviation (SD) Knowledge
authority and adolescence. The investigator provided a self- Overall post- test Knowledge 20.71 0.71 69.03%
introduction, explained the study's purpose, and secured
informed consent from the participants. The participants
The distribution of post-test knowledge levels showed a
then completed a pre-test structured questionnaire, taking
marked shift: Students remained in the poor knowledge
approximately 20-30 minutes. Following the pre-test, a
category, while moderate knowledge and reached adequate
planned teaching programme on STDs was conducted. One
knowledge levels (Table 4). This shift demonstrates the
week after the teaching programme, the same structured
positive impact of the teaching programme on students'
questionnaire was administered again as a post-test to
understanding of STDs, reinforcing findings from similar
evaluate changes in knowledge levels. The post-test
interventions (NIH, 2023).
questionnaire was recollected after 5-10 minutes.
Table 4: Distribution of subject according to post-test level of
Data Analysis: The data were analysed and interpreted in knowledge
line with the study's objectives using both descriptive and
inferential statistical methods. Frequency and percentage Level of knowledge Frequency Percentage
distribution were used to analysed demographic variables Poor knowledge 2 3%
and structured questionnaire on sexually transmitted disease. Moderate knowledge 50 83%
Paired t test was employed to compare pre-test and post-test Adequate knowledge 8 14%
knowledge scores and to evaluate the effectiveness of the
planned teaching programme. A comparison of pre-test and post-test knowledge scores
revealed a significant increase. The mean score difference,
Results and Discussions the SD difference, the paired t-test calculation yielded a
In the present study, 30 knowledge questionnaires were value with a p-value at a degree of freedom indicating a
distributed to PU students to assess their understanding of highly significant improvement (Table 5).
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The pre-test results
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Table 5: Determination of overall mean knowledge score before and after planned teaching programme.
Knowledge No. of PU students Pre-test Post-test Mean of difference Paired t- test
Overall knowledge score 60 13.21 20.71 7.5 t= 28.45
This statistical significance confirms the effectiveness of the https://www.unicef.org/ health/ adolescent-health-and-
educational intervention (Journal of Adolescent Health, well-being.
2023) [4]. Additionally, the comparison of average 7. The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. Strategies to
knowledge score percentages before and after the improve adolescent sexual health [Internet]. The
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overall enhancement (Table 6). This substantial increase in https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2
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programmes in bridging the knowledge gap and promoting
better health practices among adolescents (The Lancet Child
& Adolescent Health, 2023) [7]
Table 6: Comparison of average knowledge score percentage on
sexually transmitted diseases before and after administration of
planned teaching programme
Area of knowledge Pre-test% Post-test% Enhancement%
Overall 44.03% 69.03% 25%
From the finding of the present study, it can be concluded
that structured educational programmed can significantly
enhance knowledge and awareness about STDs, leading to
healthier behaviors and potentially reducing infection rates.
Continued educational efforts are essential to promote
adolescent health and well-being.
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