to assess the effect of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls at selected school of, Jaipur

Abstract

Introduction: Puberty marks rapid physical and psychological growth, with menarche triggering diverse emotional responses amidst societal taboos. Addressing challenges demands comprehensive sex education, destigmatization of menstruation, and empowerment to ensure girls navigate this phase with confidence and dignity. Methodology: The study aimed to assess initial knowledge levels on menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls via a pre-test, followed by evaluating the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme. It sought to establish correlations between pre-test and post-test scores, and explore associations with demographic variables. Conducted at Stani Memorial Public School in Phagi, Jaipur, the research included 60 girls aged 12 to 18 using simple random sampling. The instrument featured demographic data and a structured questionnaire on Anatomy & Physiology, Menstruation Facts, and Menstrual Hygiene, demonstrating high reliability (0.9532). Results: The study conducted a comprehensive area-wise comparison of pre and post-test scores among adolescent girls, highlighting significant improvements in knowledge following a structured teaching programme (STP). The highest pre-test mean score of 2.88±1.843 (32.48%) was in