A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Importance of Menstrual Cup in Maintaining Menstrual Hygiene Among Adolescent Girls in J.R. Dani, Girls, Higher Secondary School at Raipur (C.G.)

Abstract

Background of the Study: In 1987, another latex rubber menstrual cup, the keeper, was manufactured in the United States. this proved to be the first commercially viable menstrual cup and it is still available today. the first silicone menstrual cup was the UK-manufactured moon cup in 2001. most menstrual cups are now manufactured from medical grade silicone because of its durability and hypoallergenic properties, though there are also brands made of type thermoplastic elastomeric menstrual cups are becoming more popular worldwide, with many different brands, shapes, and sizes on the market. most are reusable, though there is at least one brand of disposable menstrual cups currently manufactured. Objectives: 1. To assess the pre-test score on knowledge regarding importance of menstrual cup in maintaining menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls’ school at Raipur (C.G.) 2. To assess the post-test score on knowledge regarding importance of menstrual cup in maintaining menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls’ school at Raipur (C.G.). 3.To determine the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding importance of menstrual cup in maintaining menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls’ school at Raipur (C.G.) 4. To find out the association between pre-test knowledge regarding importance of menstrual cup in maintaining menstrual hygiene with their socio-demographic variables. Setting and Design: The research design used for the study was pre-experimental design, one group pre-test, post test design was used for the study. Material and Methods: A non-probability purposive sampling was used to select 60 adolescent girls school at Raipur (C.G), for main study. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Hypothesis: H1-There will be significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge score after administration of structured teaching programme knowledge regarding of importance of menstrual cup in maintaining menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls’ school at Raipur (C.G.). H2-There will be significant association between pre-test knowledge score regarding importance of menstrual cup in maintaining menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls’ school at Raipur (C.G.).