Author(s):
P. Jasmine Sharmila, D. Shobiya, A. Gunavathi, D. Shalini, J. Deepa Berin Rose
Email(s):
jasminesharmila.55@gmail.com , shobiyadarmick@gmail.com , gunavathiarunachalam5838@gmail.com , shaliniimmanuel@gmail.com , berinrose@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00003 
Address:
P. Jasmine Sharmila1, D. Shobiya2, A. Gunavathi1, D. Shalini, J. Deepa Berin Rose1
1Bishop's College of Nursing, Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu.
2Royal Care Institute of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 13,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of urinary tract infections among adolescent girls in Nanchiyampalayam, Dharapuram, Tamilnadu. The non-experimental research approach was adopted for the study with descriptive research. The sample size was 30. Sample of adolescent girls who met the inclusion criteria were selected for the study by using purposive sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding urinary tract infection. The data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Regarding age, majority 16(53%) belongs to the age group of 15-16 years. Regarding religion, majority 13(44%) of them were Hindus. Regarding Occupation of the father, highest of 11(36%) were coolie workers. Regarding family income per month, majority were belonged to the income group of Rs.5001 and above 14(47%). Regarding education, majority 10(33%) had completed their primary education. Regarding source of information, majority 15(50%) through Health personnel. Regarding the level of knowledge, majority 16(53%) had adequate knowledge. There was significant association between the level of knowledge regarding urinary tract infection with their selected demographic variables among adolescent girls such as age at 0.05 level of significance.
Cite this article:
P. Jasmine Sharmila, D. Shobiya, A. Gunavathi, D. Shalini, J. Deepa Berin Rose. A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding prevention of Urinary Tract Infection among adolescent girls in Nanchiyampalayam, Dharapuram, Tamilnadu. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2025;13(1):11-4. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00003
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P. Jasmine Sharmila, D. Shobiya, A. Gunavathi, D. Shalini, J. Deepa Berin Rose. A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge regarding prevention of Urinary Tract Infection among adolescent girls in Nanchiyampalayam, Dharapuram, Tamilnadu. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2025;13(1):11-4. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00003 Available on: https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-13-1-3
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