Authors : Meera Minnu Mohan

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec1508

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Abstract : Leucorrhoea is the commonest gynaecological issue often associated with the lack of knowledge and misconceptions. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding leucorrhoea among adolescent girls among specific schools at Mumbai. Research design used is pre experimental one group pre test and post test design. Sample size was 150 adolescent girls between the age group of 13-16 years and the simple random sampling technique was used. The pretest and post test knowledge of the adolescent girls were assessed using a structured questionnaire. The findings has shown a significant improvement in the knowledge scores t=13.48 ,p<0.05,proving the efficacy of Structured Health Program. Demographic variables like age in years , area of living and educational background has shown significant association. The research shows the high efficacy of structured health program on leucorrhoea amidst adolescent girls.

Keywords : Structured Health Program, Knowledge, Leucorrhoea, Adolescent Girls.

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