The Effectiveness Of Information Booklet On Knowledge Regarding Pre Menstrual Symptoms And Its Management Among The Adolescent Girls

Abstract

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent concern among adolescent girls, often leading to physical and emotional discomfort that can affect daily life and academic performance. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding premenstrual symptoms and their management among adolescent girls studying in a selected college. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted, involving 100 adolescent girls selected through purposive sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge before and after the intervention. The findings revealed a significant improvement in knowledge post-intervention, with the percentage of participants having good knowledge increasing from 42% in the pre-test to 58% in the post-test. Statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the educational booklet, with no significant association found between knowledge levels and demographic variables. The study concludes that structured educational materials can effectively enhance menstrual health literacy among adolescents.