Seetha, S (2019) A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Management of Perimenopausal Problems in terms of Knowledge and Attitude among Premenopausal Working Women in a Selected College at Salem. Masters thesis, Shanmuga College of Nursing, Salem.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Perimenopausal end when a woman has gone 12 months without having her period. Women in perimenopause have problems such as vasomotor problems and psychological problems, these problems can be managed with certain life style modification like healthy diet, exercises and relaxation technique. The aim of the study is to increase the awareness about the management of perimenopausal problems, create positive attitude on management of perimenopausal problems among premenopausal working women. OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop and validate the structured teaching programme on management of perimenopausal problems among working women. 2. To assess and compare the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge score on management of perimenopausal problems among working women within and between experimental and control group. 3. To assess and compare the mean pre-test and post-test attitude score on management of perimenopausal problems among premenopausal working women within and between experimental and control group. 4. To find the association between pre-test level of knowledge score on management of perimenopausal problems among premenopausal experimental group with their selected demographic variables like age, marital status, parity, type of family, educational status, occupation, monthly income. HYPOTHESES: (level of significance, p<0.05) H1: the mean post test knowledge score on management of perimenopausal problems in experimental group is higher than the control group. H2: The mean post test attitude score on management of perimenopausal problems in experimental group is higher than control group. H3: there is significant association between the pre test level of knowledge on management of perimenopausal problems among experimental group and their selected demographic variables-age, educational status, parity. METHODOLOGY: A quantitative evaluative research approach, quasi-experimental pre test post test with control group design was used. The study was conducted in Salem Government Arts and Science College and Padmavani Arts and Science College for Women. After obtained permission, a total of 60 samples, 30 for experimental and 30 for control group were selected. The samples of teaching and non teaching staff in each group were selected by non- probability convenient sampling technique. The Structured questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge on management of perimenopausal problems and Likert’s scale to assess the level of attitude on management of perimenopausal problems. On day 1 Pre test was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude on management of perimenopausal problems from each group. On day 2 STP on management of perimenopausal problems was administered to experimental group 10 in each group for about 30 minutes, by using chart, power point, and booklet. On day 14 post test was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude on management of perimenopausal problems. .Booklet was distributed to all the samples in both the group for their further reference. FINDINGS: The findings showed that the mean post test score in knowledge and attitude on management of perimenopausal problems was significant at P<0.05 level. There was a significant association between the pre test level of knowledge on management of perimenopausal problems with their parity and there is no significant association between the pre test level of knowledge on management of perimenopausal problems with their age and educational status. CONCLUSION: The result indicated that STP was found to be more effective in creating awareness and promoting positive attitude among working women on management of perimenopausal problems.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | 301721201 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Effectiveness, Knowledge, Attitude, Structured teaching programme on management of Perimenopausal problems. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Dec 2021 09:48 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Jan 2022 08:16 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/18715 |
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