Abstract

Hemlata Gajbe Lecturer*, Dr. Aparna Sankhe, Ajinkya Ghargine, Nayan Dange, Raghavendra Deshmukh, Sonu Das, Sudam Bhavari, Tintu Abraham, Tushar Bhosale, Vishaka Chaudadwar, Samyak Gadling, Shrikrishna Deokar

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women between the ages of 18 -44 years. It affects approximately 2% to 20% of this age group. It is one of the leading endocrine diseases which affect one in 15 women?s worldwide. The main objective of the study was to evaluate effect of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among nursing student. Statement of The Problem: A Study To Assess The Effect Of Structured Teaching Programme On Knowledge Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Nursing Students In Selected Nursing Colleges Of Metropolitan City. Objectives 1. To assess the level of knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among nursing students. 2. To administer structured teaching programme of knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among nursing students. 3. To determine the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among nursing students. 4. To find out association between post test level of knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among nursing students with their selected demographic variables. Design: A quantitative approach by using pre experimental one group pre test post test research design. Participants: The sample consisted of 40 nursing students. Tool: Structured multiple choice questionnaire of demographic variables and knowledge questionnaire regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome are used foe data collection. Intervention: Structured teaching programme of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Result: Majority of nursing students had adequate knowledge after structured teaching programme of PCOS, Analysis used paired t test found significant value at p< 0.01 level. Conclusion: Structured teaching programme was effective in improving level of knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among nursing students.