A Study to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding prevention on Acne vulgaris among the adolescents at selected high schools of Mehsana City
Dr. Dayalal Patidar1, Mr. Kaushal Patidar2, Ms. Hiral Dabhi3
1Principal, Joitiba College of Nursing, Bhandu. Dist. Mehsana.
2Associate Professor, Joitiba College of Nursing, Bhandu, Dist. Mehsana.
3Final Year, M.Sc. Nursing Student, Joitiba College of Nursing, Bhandu, Dist. Mehsana.
*Corresponding Author E-mail: kaush776@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Acne is one of the most common dermatologic conditions, affecting millions of individuals in the United States. It's characterized by whiteheads, blackheads and blemishes. In general, acne typically develops in teenagers; however, many adults have some degree of acne as well. The exact cause of acne is unknown. Hormonal changes during the teenage years, as well as during pregnancy, may be contributing factors. In general, there are two types of acne: 1. Noninflammatory acne, characterized by the presence of whiteheads and blackheads.2. Inflammatory acne, characterized by the presence of pimples, which may rupture to form inflammatory lesions that are raised, reddened areas on the skin called "papules. “In the majority of cases, individuals exhibit both types of acne. Acne typically occurs in the facial area, chest and back, where the sebaceous glands are the most prominent. Acne can also occur on other areas of the body as well, such as on the neck and upper arms. Causes of Acne: There are a variety of factors that may contribute to or worsen acne. These factors can be classified as environmental, physical or emotional. Preventing Acne: There are various preventative measures that may prevent or reduce acne flare-ups. Objective: To assess the knowledge regarding prevention on acne vulgaris among the adolescents at selected high schools, to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention on acne vulgaris among the adolescent at selected high schools, to find out the association of knowledge with their selected demographic variables. Material and Method: Pre experimental pre- test post-test research design approach under taken in selected high schools of mehsana city. Data collection was there 100 Adolescents at selected high schools of mehsana city. Results: In the pretest mean was 9.99 and posttest mean was 18.15. The pretest standard deviation was 3.01 and the posttest standard deviation was 3.22. “t” value was 42.27. There is no significant association between the knowledge and selected demographic variables. Conclusion: finding of the study about prevention on acne vulgaris was significantly effective in improving knowledge of adolescents regarding prevention on acne vulgaris.
KEYWORDS: Assess, effectiveness, structured teaching programme, knowledge, prevention on acne vulgaris.
INTRODUCTION:
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY:
"Beauty is only skin deep, but it is valuable asset if you are poor and have not any sense"
Kin Hubbara
Acne is common skin disorder of the oil glands when overactive sebaceous (oil) glands secrete too much oil (sebum) in the skin which leads to the plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions called Pimples/zits. This is characterized by the recurring formation of blackheads, white heads and pimples. Acne lesion occurs primarily on the face and sometimes on the back, shoulders, chest and arms. The incidence of acne is greatest during puberty, adolescence, and when hormones influencing the secretion of oil glands are at their peak level of activity such as during stress, emotional problems, menstruation menopause and exercising. 4 nearly, 17 million people in the United States have acne, making it the most common skin disease. Although, acne is not a serious health threat, severe acne can lead to disfiguring, permanent scarring, which lead can be upsetting to people who are affected by the disorder.2
Acne vulgaris is commonly called as pimples and symptoms include presence of open and closed comedones, pus pockets, raised red areas of skin, pustule lesions most commonly on face, neck, back and chest. Apart from these, pain, soreness, itching and scarring may occur overtime and the condition may worsen before menses due to hormonal changes.3
PROBLEM STATEMENT:
“A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention on acne vulgaris among the adolescents at selected high schools of mehsana city.”
OBJECTIVE:
· To assess the knowledge regarding prevention on acne vulgaris among the adolescents at selected high schools.
· To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention on acne vulgaris among the adolescent at selected high schools.
· To find out the association of knowledge with their selected demographic variables.
HYPOTHESIS:
H0: There will be no significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge score regarding prevention on acne vulgaris among adolescent at 0.05 level of significant.
H1: There will be significant difference between pretest and posttest knowledge scores regarding prevention on acne vulgaris after administration of structure teaching programme among adolescent at 0.05 level of significant.
METHODOLOGY:
An evaluative research approach was adopted for this study. The research design selected was Pre experimental pretest posttest research design. The study was conducted in mehsana city. 100 adolescents are selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data collection done after obtaining permission from authority. Self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data regarding prevention on acne vulgaris; prepared tool was validated by different experts.
RESULT:
This study show that, 48(48%) belongs to the age group between 15-16 years, Regarding gender majority 52(52%) were Male, Regarding religion majority 97(97%) were Hindu, Regarding the types of family 50(50%) belong to nuclear family, Regarding previous knowledge majority 61(61%) were in yes, Regarding source of knowledge majority 37(37%) were friends& family.
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA:
|
Level of Knowledge |
Pre – test |
Post- test |
||
|
F |
% |
F |
% |
|
|
Poor (0-8) |
33 |
33% |
00
|
00% |
|
Average (9-17) |
67 |
67% |
37 |
37% |
|
Good (18- 25) |
00 |
00% |
63 |
63% |
|
|
Mean |
S. D |
Mean difference |
t value |
|
Pretest |
9.99 |
3.010 |
8.16 |
42.27 |
|
Posttest |
18.15 |
3.223 |
Findings related to association between posttest knowledge score of adolescents with selected demographic variables:
These findings demonstrated that there was no significant association between posttest knowledge score with their selected demographic variables.
CONCLUSION:
The main conclusion from this present study is that most of the adolescents had poor knowledge regarding prevention on acne vulgaris in pretest and had improved to get extent after intervention which was revealed in posttest. This shows the imperative need to understand the utilities of structured teaching programme in improvement of knowledge regarding prevention on acne vulgaris among adolescents.
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1. Brunner and Suddarths, Text book of “Medical-Surgical Nursing”, 10th edition Lippincott: 1639, 1666-1667.
2. Journal Articles “Acne’ published on 2006 January, retrieved from http; || www.nians.nib.gov|health-info|acne|default.asp.
3. Treatment for acne or pimples, do acne normally occur in teenagers? 2008 September 06 article retrieved from http:| www.clickindia.comdetail.php? Id=389429
4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Received on 19.10.2020 Modified on 18.11.2020
Accepted on 15.12.2020 © AandV Publications all right reserved
Int. J. Nur. Edu. and Research. 2021; 9(1):54-56.
DOI: 10.5958/2454-2660.2021.00012.0