Effectiveness of Informational Module regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on Knowledge among Young Women of Selected College at Lucknow
Abstract: Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health issue which is caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. Women with PCOS secretes higher-than-normal level of male hormones. Aim: The study was planned to compare the knowledge score regarding PCOS among young women before and after administration of informational module. Material and methods:: In this study the research approach was quasi experimental one group pre-test post- test performed on 70 young women of age group 15-24 years studying in Colleges of Lucknow city. The intervention Informational Module was introduced to the group after the pre-test. Knowledge was assessed by self-structured questionnaire before and after the 7 days of the intervention. The data were analyzed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Results: The results revealed that the mean pre-test score of knowledge regarding PCOS was 8.79±2.99 which after post-test increased to 18.30±3.35. The mean difference was 9.51. The obtained ‘z’ value 19.06 was statistically highly significant at (p
Keywords: Effectiveness, Informational module, Knowledge, PCOS
How to Cite?: Rajni, Sarita Dubey, Dr. Sujata Deo, "Effectiveness of Informational Module regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on Knowledge among Young Women of Selected College at Lucknow", Volume 9 Issue 9, September 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 980-984, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR20915150549, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR20915150549