Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Level of Anxiety Regarding Puberty Changes among 12 to 14 Years of Girls

Indu Bala, Ravneet Kaur, Kawaljit Kaur

Abstract: Puberty is the continuous event by which a person goes into an adult age with some changes in the body. Majority of girls usually have lack of scientific knowledge regarding puberty, menstruation and its hygienic practices.55.8 % do not receive adequate parental preparation on pubertal growth and 61 % had only average knowledge. Thus, the girls required more knowledge about the puberty changes.

Keywords: Puberty changes, knowledge, 12-14 years of girls, structured teaching programme