Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme On Knowledge Regarding Prevention Of Osteoporosis Among Post-Menopausal Women

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Osteoporosis is a chronic, progressive metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility. Bone loss increases after menopause due to lower levels of estrogen. Objectives: Evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis among post-menopausal women. Methodology: Pre experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted. The study was conducted on 30 post-menopausal women residing in Enadimangalam PHC. The samples were selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected by structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the existing level of knowledge of post menopausal women regarding prevention of osteoporosis, followed by structured teaching programme was given, after 5 days post test was conducted by using same knowledge questionnaire. Results: The present study results revealed that mean posttest score was improved from 9.63 to 18.27 with mean difference 9.34,which is statistically significant (p <0.05).‘t’ value was significant. Among the samples the mean post test scores on knowledge regarding prevention of osteoporosis among post menopausal women (18-97) was more than that of the mean pre test scores (9.63). This implies that the knowledge level had improved after STP. Conclusion: The findings of the study revealed that structured teaching programme on prevention of osteoporosis helped to improve the level of knowledge among post menopausal women.