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Effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately 5% of all women. It occurs amongst all races and nationalities. It is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age and is a leading cause of infertility. As polycystic ovarian syndrome is an ovarian disorder marked by a lack of estrogen, hyperandrogenaemia, obesity, hyper insulinaemia and starts early in the adolescent period. So, we should teach them regarding the clinical features treatment and prevention.

Methods A quasi experimental one group pre-test post design was adopted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls, Bangalore. A sample of 60 adolescent girls was selected from NRI higher secondary school, Bangalore by purposive sampling technique. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results More than half 54 (90.0%) were having inadequate knowledge and 6 (10%) were having moderate knowledge regarding PCOS before STP.

Conclusions Structured teaching programme was significantly effective in increasing the knowledge of polycystic ovarian syndrome. The most important role of the nurse is to provide awareness on prevention and health promotion.