A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme Towards Knowledge of the Prevention of Sexual Abuse among the Adolescent Girls from Selected Secondary Schools of Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Abstract

Introduction / Background: Sexual abuse among adolescents is a major public health concern with lasting physical and psychological effects. Many adolescents lack adequate knowledge to protect themselves, emphasizing the need for preventive education. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding sexual abuse prevention, evaluate the effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme (PTP), and determine the association between pre-test knowledge scores and selected demographic variables. Methods: A quantitative, pre-experimental (one-group pre-test post-test) design was adopted. Sixty adolescent girls were selected using probability sampling through the simple random (lottery) method from secondary schools in Gandhinagar. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used. Demographic data were analyzed using frequency and percentage. Mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test evaluated 7the effectiveness of the PTP. Chisquare test assessed associations between knowledge scores and demographic variables. Results: Pre-test results showed 0% had good knowledge, 53.33% average, and 46.67% poor. Post-test results revealed 61.67% had good knowledge, 33.33% average, and 5% poor. The findings indicated a significant improvement in knowledge following the intervention. Conclusion: The Planned Teaching Programme significantly improved the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding the prevention of sexual abuse. Integration of such programs into school health curriculam is recommended to enhance awareness and safety among adolescents.