Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude regarding HPV Vaccination among School Girls (Age Group 9-16 Years) in Selected Schools of Shimla, Distt. Shimla, H.P.

Deepali Sharma

Abstract: Background: Human papilloma virus (HPV) is responsible for malignancy and mortality in women across the world and has claimed the lives of thousands of women. Its mortality exemplifies health inequality, as its rates are higher in lower- and middle-income countries. The World Health Organization recommends human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines as a part of routine vaccination in all countries along with other preventive measures. Methods and Material: Non- equivalent control group pre- test post- test design was used. The sample size was 100 school girls (age 9-16 years) selected by convenience sampling technique from Govt. Model Girls Senior Secondary School, Portmore and Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School, Lakkar Bazar. Data was collected by self -Structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale. Structured Teaching program was administered. Results: In pre-test knowledge, 20(40%) had good knowledge and majority 30(60%) had average knowledge. In post-test knowledge 5(10%) had very good knowledge, 40(80%) had good knowledge and 5(10%) had average knowledge. In pre-test attitude 1(2%) had a positive attitude, 49(98%) had a neutral attitude. In post-test attitude 8(16%) had positive attitude, 42(84%) had neutral attitude. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that the Structured Teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge and attitude regarding Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine.

Keywords: Structured Teaching programme, Knowledge, Attitude, School Girls, HPV vaccination

How to Cite?: Deepali Sharma, "Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude regarding HPV Vaccination among School Girls (Age Group 9-16 Years) in Selected Schools of Shimla, Distt. Shimla, H.P.", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 868-875, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25710214442, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25710214442