Effectiveness of structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Iron deficiency anemia Among Adolescent girls 17–19 years in a Selected College, Coimbatore

Introduction: Adolescent with chronic illness, heavy menstrual blood loss or who are underweight or malnourished are at increased risk for iron deficiency and should be screened during health supervision or specialty clinical visits. Among girls however menstruation increases the risk for iron deficiency anemia throughout their adolescent and childbearing years. Objectives: 1.To assess the pre-test and post-test levels of knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls aged 17–19 years. 2.To evaluate the effectiveness of an instructional module on iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls aged 17–19 years. 3.To determine the association between knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia and socio-demographic variables among adolescent girls aged 17–19 years. Materials and Methods: An experimental study one-group pre-test post-test design was used to conduct the study. The sample consisted of 30 adolescent girls aged 17–19 years from a selected college in Coimbatore. Participants were selected using a probability sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess knowledge on iron deficiency anemia before and after the instructional module. Results: A total of 30 adolescent girls were assessed for their knowledge of iron deficiency anemia. In the pre-test, adolescent girls’ knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia was categorized as Inadequate (43.3%), Moderate (46.7%), and Adequate (36.6%). In the post-test, their knowledge levels improved, with Inadequate knowledge decreasing to 3.3%, Moderate knowledge at 43.3%, and Adequate knowledge increasing to 53.3%. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for anemia awareness programs, particularly for adolescent girls. Basic practices to prevent iron deficiency, including clinical evaluation, nutritional interventions to increase hemoglobin levels, and strategies to enhance immunity, are essential for the effective management of iron deficiency anemia in adolescents.