Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Knowledge Regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among Late Adolescent Girls (17 to 19 years) in Selected Colleges at Gurugram, Haryana

Polycystic ovaries are slightly larger than normal ovaries and have twice the number of follicles (small cysts). Polycystic ovaries are very common affecting a women. PCOS produces symptoms in approximately 5 % to 10 % of women of reproductive age (12�45 years old). The prevalence of PCOS depends on the choice of diagnostic criteria. About 18 % of women had PCOS, and that 70 % of them were previously undiagnosed in India. Design: Quantitative approach and Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for this study. Setting: The study was conducted in SGT University and Starex University, Gurugram. Sample size: The sample size was 80 adolescent girls. Sampling technique: The convenient sampling technique was used. Method of data collection: Data were collected to assess the level of knowledge among the adolescent girls by using structured questionnaire before and after self-instructional module. The collected data were tabulated and analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Self Instructional Module was effective for adolescent girls according to the level of knowledge before and after the manipulation. The obtained t- value (12.551) was statistically significant at 0.05 levels and significant association with demographic variables i. e. exercise and menstruation (regular/irregular). Conclusion: This study shown that Self Instructional Module had a significant effect in improving knowledge of adolescent girls.