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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Usage of Menstrual Cup among Adolescents Studying at BVVS High School Bagalkot
Miss. Soumya Shirakol, Dr. Jayashree Awarsang, Dr. Deelip Somaninga Natekar
Published: Jan. 17, 2025 | 4 6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2025.v13i01.029
Pages: 179-186
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Abstract
Background: A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of silicone that you insert into your vagina to collect blood. Cups can hold more blood than other methods, you can wear a menstrual cup for 6 to 12 hours. Method: The present study is a pre-experimental: among 50 adolescent girls, using disproportional stratified random technique. The data was collected by using the structured close ended knowledge questionnaires. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical in terms of mean, frequency distribution, percentage, paired t test, wilcoxon signed rank test and chi square test. Results: In pre test revels that out of 50 adolescent girls, highest pretest, (84%) had moderate knowledge (6%) of adolescent girls had good knowledge, (10%) had poor knowledge. In post revels that (84%) highest posttest adolescent girls had good knowledge (16%) had moderate knowledge, none of had poor knowledge. In attitude score (86%) highest pretest of adolescent girls had moderate attitude (10%) had low attitude, (4%) had adequate knowledge. In post test score highest (90%) adolescent girls had adequate attitude, (10%) adolescent girls that moderate attitude, (0%) had low attitude, in posttest attitude score of adolescent girl no one had a low attitude. Conclusion: The study provides that video assisted teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding usage of menstrual cup among adolescent girls was scientified.