A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme On Knowledge Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Adolescent Girls at Selected School of Banaskantha, Gujarat

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a problem with hormones that happens during the reproductive years.If anyone have PCOS, she may not have periods very often.Or may have periods that last many days, also have increased hormone called androgen in your body.Polycystic ovaries are more common, affecting around 20 percentage of women.Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is very 9 common, affecting 5-10 percent of women.this study included the Quantitative research approach, pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design.50 adolescent girls with age group 13-18 years by using non probabilityConvenient sampling technique.On first day pre-test was done by using the Self-administered questionnaire, self-administered knowledge questionnaire, explain about polycystic ovarian syndrome by using planned teaching program.On 8th day post test was conducted by using Self-administered questionnaire, selfadministered knowledge questionnaire, to check the effect of planned teaching program on adolescent girls regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome.The data obtained were analyzed and interpreted by using both descriptive and inferential statistical in terms of frequency, percentage, and chi-square.Results: The overall experience of conducting this study was a satisfying one, as there was good cooperation from adolescent girls.Post test score regarding knowledge of adolescent girls regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome 84% had adequate knowledge, 16% girls had moderate knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome and 0% adolescent girls had poor knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome.Association the posttest level of knowledge and attitude was found to be significant associated with post-test knowledge score at 0.05 level, hence research hypothesis H2 was accepted.Conclusion: Planned Teaching Program on prevention of were significantly effective in improving knowledge regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent girls.Knowledge level of Girls regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome is improved.