EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) & HPV VACCINE AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Abstract

Cancer has been recognized since ancient times, with evidence of the disease found in fossilized bone tumors and documented in ancient manuscripts. Cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, is primarily caused by infection with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness ofplanned teaching programme on knowledge regarding Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) & HPV vaccine among adolescent girls. Objectives:1. To assess the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding HPV &HPV vaccine, 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding HPV & HPV vaccine among adolescent girls 3. To associate the knowledge regarding HPV and HPV vaccine with selected baseline variables. Methodology: The research design used for the study was one group pretest post test design. A total of 60 students, aged 12 to 15 years, were chosen from schools using convenient sampling. Data was collected by using a structured questionnaire. Result:The highest percentage in pre-test 78.33% had average knowledge, 21.66% had poor knowledge and 0% had good knowledge and in post-test highest knowledge70% had average knowledge, 26.66% had good knowledge and 3.33% had poor knowledge. The findings of this study suggest that planned teaching programme is effective in improving the knowledge regarding HPV & HPV Vaccine among adolescent girls.