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Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding vaginal candidiasis among adolescent children Admitted in tertiary care hospital Bangalore
Authors Name:
MINI JOSEPH
Unique Id:
IJSDR2304404
Published In:
Volume 8 Issue 4, May-2023
Abstract:
Background: Candidiasis is the most common vaginal infection in most countries affecting about 50-72% of women, 40- 50% having recurrent episodes. The majority of cases of vulvovaginal candidiasis are caused by Candida albicans; however, episodes due to non-albicans species of Candida appear to be increasing. Adolescence girls are more vulnerable to Candidiasis. The aim of the study is to investigate the knowledge of vaginal Candidiasis in adolescent girls and how to manage this case. The study was based to determine whether adolescent girls still maintain lifestyle modification to avoid vaginal Candidiasis. Methodology: In this study quantitative research approach is used, and involves description of research design. Setting for study is Tertiary care hospital Bangalore. population selected was adolescent between age group 17-21. sample size is 30. Non-probability sampling technique was used, common measurement approaches used in nursing research includes physiologic measures, observance, interview, questionnaire and scales. measurement tools- Socio-demographic proforma. Structured knowledge questionnaire. Result: The effectiveness of structured teaching programme on management of vaginal candidiasis shows that the mean pre-test knowledge score was 13 (SD -3. 6) was significantly lower than the mean post-test knowledge score 14.6 (SD-4.3) with a mean difference of 2. The calculated ‘t’ value (17.7) was more than the table value (2.11) at 0.05 level of significant so there was a significant increase in the post - test level of knowledge of adolescent girls regarding management of vaginal candidiasis. Conclusion: the structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of management of vaginal candidiasis.
"Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding vaginal candidiasis among adolescent children Admitted in tertiary care hospital Bangalore", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 4, page no.2624 - 2632, May-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2304404.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2304404
Registration ID:205686
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 4, May-2023
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.36203
Page No: 2624 - 2632
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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