Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program Regarding Healthy Lifestyle on Level of Knowledge Among Adolescents in Selected Urban Area, Coimbatore

ABSTRACT During adolescence, cognitive, physical, psychological, and emotional changes take place that can affect health and well-being of adolescent. Healthy lifestyle includes set of activities that a person does on a regular basis to keep and improve mental or physical health. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program regarding healthy lifestyle among adolescents. Methodology: Quantitative research, Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted. 30 study participants were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Demographic variables and self- structured questionnaires were used to collect the data. Planned teaching program was given for 20 minutes using flashcards and PPT on various aspects such as purpose of healthy lifestyle, diet, daily exercise, sleep, leading happy and being optimistic. At the end of session pamphlets were distributed. Results & Discussion: The results revealed that, the mean and standard deviation of pretest level of knowledge was 7.133± 1.657whereas in post-test 17.67±1.11with the calculated ‘t’ value was 29.7 which is greater than the table value 3.29 at P<0.001. Therefore, the research hypothesis (H1) was retained. It is also found that there was a significant association between pre-test knowledge score with only one selected demographic variables that is occupation of parents. Conclusion: The study concluded that the planned teaching program was effective in enhancement of knowledge regarding healthy lifestyle among adolescents. Key words: Effectiveness of planned teaching program, Healthy lifestyle, level of knowledge, adolescents.