Effectiveness Of Booklet Information on Knowledge Regarding Urinary Tract Infection and Its Prevention Among Adolescent Girls
Keywords:
Urinary tract infection, adolescent girls, health education, structured booklet, knowledge improvementAbstract
Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured informational booklet in improving knowledge regarding the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) among adolescent girls.
Material and Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was employed. A total of 60 adolescent girls aged 12–17 years were selected using systematic random sampling from Government Senior Secondary School, Barwala, Panchkula. Pre-test knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire, followed by the administration of an educational booklet on UTI prevention. Post-test data were collected one week later. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-tests and chi-square tests, were used for data analysis.
Results: Pre-test findings showed 30% of participants had inadequate knowledge, 70% had moderate knowledge, and none had adequate knowledge. Post-test results indicated a significant improvement, with 96.7% demonstrating adequate knowledge and only 3.3% retaining moderate knowledge. The mean knowledge score increased from 11.92 to 27.60, with a significant mean difference of 15.68 (t = 42.459, p < 0.001). A significant association was found between post-test knowledge and variables like age, education level, and religion (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The study confirmed that structured health education using an informational booklet significantly enhances adolescent girls' knowledge about UTI prevention. Integrating such interventions into school health programs can be an effective strategy to promote adolescent reproductive health
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