A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Knowledge regarding Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Adolescent Girls in Selected College

Rashmi Raju Gulghane, Dr. Arti Wasnik

Abstract: This study offers timely insight into one of the most pressing yet under-discussed public health issues affecting adolescent girls cervical cancer prevention. While the background statistics already paint a grim picture of its prevalence, especially in countries like India, what stands out here is the focus on younger populations, who are often overlooked in preventive education. The researcher's decision to use a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design may not be the most robust method statistically, but it serves the purpose of gauging initial effectiveness with clarity. It is evident that the planned teaching intervention significantly improved the participants' knowledge scores, with a dramatic shift from poor or satisfactory knowledge in the pre-test to good and excellent levels in the post-test. This suggests that structured, age-appropriate education can truly bridge the information gap that persists in vulnerable groups. That said, the sample size and non-random sampling may limit the generalizability of the findings, but they do not diminish the core takeaway that proactive education makes a meaningful difference. The study speaks volumes about how even a simple, targeted effort within a college setting can plant the seeds for long-term preventive health behavior.

Keywords: Assess, Effectiveness, Knowledge, Adolescent Girls, Teaching