A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Teenage Pregnancy Among Selected Girls at Selected School in Coimbatore

P. Uma

Abstract: Aim and Objective: To assess the knowledge regarding teenage pregnancy among adolescent girls in selected school, Coimbatore. Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was adopted to assess the knowledge among adolescent (12-17 years) school students (30 Samples) studying in 10th standard in school at pattanam Village, Coimbatore who filled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Convenient purposive sampling technique used to select the samples. Tool was prepared and validity of the tool was obtained from Subject experts. Descriptive and inferential statistics was administered to assess the knowledge among adolescent (12-17 years) school students. Results: The study finding revealed that among 30 samples, majority of the adolescent 36 (90%) are in the age group 16-17, 4 (10%) are in the age group of 13-15 years. Conclusion: The study results revealed that most of the adolescent girls possess a basic understanding of teenage pregnancy, there remain sufficient significant gaps in knowledge regarding its causes, consequences and method of prevention. Index Terms: Teenage, Pregnancy, adolescent.

Keywords: Teenage Pregnancy, Adolescent Girls, Knowledge Assessment, Pregnancy Awareness, Reproductive Health Education

How to Cite?: P. Uma, "A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Teenage Pregnancy Among Selected Girls at Selected School in Coimbatore", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 489-491, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26607202411, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26607202411

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