A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Interventional Package on Itching, Stress and Sleep among Adolescent Girls with Skin Infections in Selected Hospital at Kanniyakumari District

Jeya Sheela J, Dr. Santhi Appavu, Jeyaslin Anisha J

Abstract: Skin infections are widespread conditions caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, affecting people of all ages. The skin, as the body's first line of defence, is constantly exposed to various pathogens, making it vulnerable to infections, especially when it is damaged or compromised. Maintaining good hygiene is crucial in preventing skin infections, a common yet often overlooked health concern. Skin is the largest organ of the body, acts as a protective barrier against harmful microorganisms. However, without proper hygiene, this barrier can become compromised, making it easier for bacteria, viruses, and fungi to cause infections. Regular cleansing helps remove these impurities, reducing the risk of infections (Mondelez, 2025). Methods: Quasi experimental with non-equivalent control group design was adapted. The study was conducted in Out Patient Department in Charles Peace Memorial Hospital Udayarvilai, Colachel, Kanniyakumari District. The sample consisted of 30 adolescent girls with skin infections. The tool used for the data collection were demographic and clinical variables, Itching related stress scale, modified 5D itch scale and itching related sleep scale. The reliability of the tools was measured by using test-retest method. The data collection period was 6 weeks. The samples were asked to respond to the demographic data and clinical variables. Pre-test was conducted among both experimental and control group. The level of itching, stress and sleep was assessed by using Modified 5D itch scale, Itching related stress scale, Itching related sleep scale. After the pre-test intervention was administered for 4 weeks and post-test was conducted. Results: The data were analysed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics. In control group, the pre-test means and standard deviation of itching score was 11.67 ± 2.582, and 10.80 (SD = 3.364) in the post-test. The t-value was 1.857 which is not statistically significant (NS) at p< 0.001. In the control group, the pre-test mean stress score and SD was 24.13 ± 4.155, post-test mean and SD was 23.20 ±3.098. The t-value was 0.964 which was not statistically significant (NS) at p< 0.001, In contrast, the experimental group has substantial improvement. The pre-test mean score SD was 13.20 ±1.521, which drastically reduced to a post-test mean and SD of 3.00 ±1.464. The t-value was 18.712, which is highly significant (HS) at p p< 0.001. Conclusion: The findings conclude that the interventional package was effective in reducing the level of itching, stress and improve the sleep pattern among adolescent girls with Skin infections.

Keywords: Interventional package, itching, sleep, stress

How to Cite?: Jeya Sheela J, Dr. Santhi Appavu, Jeyaslin Anisha J, "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Interventional Package on Itching, Stress and Sleep among Adolescent Girls with Skin Infections in Selected Hospital at Kanniyakumari District", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1605-1609, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26127133154, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26127133154