EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS IN ENHANCING AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE TOWARD TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG SCHOOL‑GOING ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN CENTRAL INDIA

Author Name: 1. Lata Purohit, 2. Prof. Dr. Anu V. Kumar, 3. Prof. Dr. Daisy Abraham

Volume/Issue: 06/05

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2025-29525758/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. . PhD Nursing Scholar, Index Nursing College, Malwanchal University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
2. PhD Guide, Index Nursing College, Malwanchal University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
3. Co- Supervisor, P.G. College of Nursing Hospital Sector Bhilai, CG, India.

ABSTRACT

Background: Teenage pregnancy remains a major public health and social challenge in India, particularly in central regions where early marriage, limited reproductive health knowledge, and sociocultural norms continue to influence adolescent behavior. Health education is considered a key preventive strategy to improve awareness and foster positive attitudes among adolescent girls. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a structured health education intervention in improving knowledge and attitude regarding teenage pregnancy among school going adolescent girls. Methods: A quasi experimental one group pre test post test design was adopted. The study was conducted among adolescent girls aged 13–18 years studying in selected schools of Central India. A structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude rating scale were used for data collection. The health education intervention focused on causes, consequences, prevention, and social implications of teenage pregnancy. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Post test knowledge and attitude scores were significantly higher than pre test scores (p < 0.05). A strong positive correlation was observed between knowledge and attitude scores in both pre test and post test assessments. Selected socio demographic variables such as age, educational status, mother’s education, and source of prior information showed significant association with knowledge and attitude levels. Conclusion: Structured health education interventions are effective in enhancing awareness and developing positive attitudes toward teenage pregnancy among adolescent girls. Incorporation of school based reproductive health education programs is strongly recommended.

Key words: Teenage pregnancy, adolescent girls, health education, knowledge, attitude, Central India