Effect of Health Education Intervention on Knowledge and Practice about reproductive health among Adolescent Female Students
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Adolescence is the most important period of one’s Life. It is a fundamental component of an individual's overall health status and a central determinant of quality of life. Aims of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of health education intervention on knowledge and practice about reproductive health among adolescent female students. Research Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized for this study. Setting: The study was conducted in Nursing College at Taibah University (Saudi Arabia).Sample a purposive sample was chosen the study comprised of 150 adolescent female students. Tools: Two tools were used in the study, Tool (1): It was consisted of three parts; First part: Included demographic characteristics Second part; Menstrual history. Third part; sources of their information about reproductive health items Tool (2): It was consisted of two parts: Part one assessment knowledge of adolescent females about reproductive health. Part two assessment practices of adolescent females about reproductive health. Results: The overall increase in adequate knowledge improved from 21.3 to 82.7% after the education intervention, with a highly statistically significant difference (p<0.0001). The overall increase in adequate practice improved from 47.3 to 86.7% after the intervention, with a significant difference (p<0.0001).\ Conclusion: The present study had revealed low level of knowledge and practice about reproductive health among adolescent females. The study also clearly pointed out the impact of health education in improving their knowledge and practice. Recommendation: The study recommended that further education intervention for adolescent females should be applied in all health care centers. Development of in-service training programs for health care providers who take care of adolescent females about issues related to reproductive health
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Eman Elsayed Mohammed Elsabagh
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