Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection among the Females

Chimi Devi

Abstract: Background: According to World Health Organization, Urinary Tract Infections is the one of the leading cause of morbidity among females. Women are 10 to 30 times prone to develop UTI as compared to men. UTI is curable and preventable, however if left untreated it can cause serious complications such as bacteraemia and pyelonephritis. Methodology: One group pre-test post-test pre experimental study was done in a selected urban community area on 90 subjects selected by non probability consecutive sampling technique. The data collection tool assessed demographic variables and a structured self administered knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection among females. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the study findings. Results: The study findings revealed that the subjects had mean posttest level of knowledge score of 16.56 ? 4.578 regarding prevention of urinary tract infection. In pretest knowledge scores, 86.7% subjects were having inadequate knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection while 13.3% were having moderately adequate knowledge and none of the subjects has adequate knowldege. Whereas in posttest knowledge scores, 44.4% subjects were having inadequate knowledge, 48.9% were having moderately adequate knowledge and 6.7% of the subjects were having adequate knowldege regarding prevention of urinary tract infection. There was a statistically significant association between participants? educational status, marital status and previous history of UTI with knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infection. Conclusion: Every females need to be aware regarding causes, signs and symptoms and prevention of urinary tract infection. The health care personnel should emphasize on providing information regarding prevention and management of UTI to every females.

Keywords: Knowledge, effectiveness, planned teaching program, prevention of Urinary tract infection (UTI), females, selected urban community area

How to Cite?: Chimi Devi, "Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection among the Females", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1565-1570, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR251028190628, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR251028190628