Effectiveness of instructional module on knowledge, perception on early menarche among adolescent girls – A Pilot study

Abstract

Introduction: Menarche is the first menstrual bleeding in humans. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of instructional module on knowledge, perception on early menarche among adolescent girls. Methods: A pre-experimental one group pre and post-test research design of 15 adolescent girls by non-probability purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire and five-point rating scale was administered. Results: Among 15 adolescent girls, in pre-test 66.7% had moderately adequate and 33.3% had insufficient amount of knowledge. In post-test 60% had fairly sufficient and 40% had sufficient amount of knowledge. In pre-test 73.3% had moderate and 26.7% had good level of perception. In post-test 60% had good and 40% had moderate level of perception. Conclusions: The instructional module had a greater impact on enhancing the knowledge, perception on early menarche among adolescent girls.