EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE AMONG ADOLESCENTS

Background: Reproductive tract infections are the infections that affect the reproductive system. Reproductive tract infections affect both men and women. Many of the research shows that women are more susceptible to infection and often less likely to seek treatment than men. Aims and objectives: A study to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programmes on knowledge and attitude regarding Sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents. Methodology: Quantitative research approach and Pre-experimental design was used. Samples were selected by convenient sampling technique. 106 samples were selected for this study. The study was conducted at Venkateswara Nursing College, Chennai.