Title: Effect of Health Education Intervention on Knowledge and Practice about reproductive health among Adolescent Female Students
Author: Eman Elsayed Mohammed Elsabagh
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.71
Abstract
Adolescence is the most important period of one’s Life. It is a fundamental component of an individual's overall health status and a central determinant of quality of life.
Aims of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of health education intervention on knowledge and practice about reproductive health among adolescent female students.
Research Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized for this study.
Setting: The study was conducted in Nursing College at Taibah University (Saudi Arabia).Sample a purposive sample was chosen the study comprised of 150 adolescent females students.
Tools: Two tools were used in the study, Tool (1): It was consisted of three parts; First part: Included demographic characteristics Second part; History about reproductive profile. Third part; sources of their information about reproductive health items Tool (2): It was consisted of two parts: Part one assessment knowledge of adolescent female about reproductive health. Part two assessment practice of adolescent females about reproductive health.
Results: The overall increase in adequate knowledge improved from 21.3 to 82.7% after the education intervention, with a highly statistically significant difference (p<0.0001). The overall increase in adequate practices improved from 47.3 to 86.7% after the intervention, with a significant difference (p<0.0001).\
Conclusion: The present study had revealed low level of knowledge and practice about reproductive health among adolescent females. The study also clearly pointed out the impact of health education in improving their knowledge and practice.
Recommendation: The study recommended that further education intervention for adolescent female should be applied in all health care centers. Development of in-service training programs for health care providers who take care of adolescent girls about issues related to reproductive health.
Keywords: Intervention- program, reproductive health, Adolescent girls, Knowledge and practices,
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