Author(s):
Justy Joy, Reena Vincent, Angela Gnanadurai, Aerin P Menachery, Jasmin C J, Jasmine PJ, Jesnamol TJ, Jewel Jipson, Jisna George, Jithra Josy, Sneha P X
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DOI:
10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00038 
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Justy Joy1, Reena Vincent2, Angela Gnanadurai3, Aerin P Menachery4, Jasmin C J4, Jasmine PJ4, Jesnamol TJ4, Jewel Jipson4, Jisna George4, Jithra Josy4, Sneha P X4
1Assistant Professor, OBG Department, Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur.
2Professor, OBG Department, Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur.
3Principal, Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur.
4Fourth Year BSc Nursing Students of Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 13,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
This study aimed to assess effect of planned teaching programs on level of knowledge and barriers regarding use of menstrual cups among women. Methodology: Quantitative study was conducted among 30 women by nonprobability convenient sampling method. Self-developed structured questionnaires were used to assess the effect of planned teaching program on level of knowledge before and after intervention. Checklist was used to assess the perceived barriers regarding use of menstrual cups. Results: In sociodemographic data 24(80%) had previous knowledge about menstrual cups and sources of information from internet. During pre-test, 27(90%) had inadequate knowledge and 3(10%) had moderate knowledge on use of menstrual cups. During post-test 15(50%) had adequate knowledge and 14(46.67%) had moderate knowledge and 1(3.33%) had inadequate knowledge on use of menstrual cups which is highly significant p=0.001. In cognitive barriers, majority 27(90%) had barriers of feeling difficulty in method of insertion and removal, in emotional barriers 26(86.66%) had barriers in fear of using cup and in practical barriers 16(53.33%) had perceived need for assistance with menstrual cup insertion. Conclusion: Planned teaching program was significantly effective at p=0.001 in improving knowledge. The barriers can be overcome through creating awareness that menstrual cups are beneficial for women.
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Justy Joy, Reena Vincent, Angela Gnanadurai, Aerin P Menachery, Jasmin C J, Jasmine PJ, Jesnamol TJ, Jewel Jipson, Jisna George, Jithra Josy, Sneha P X. Effect of Planned Teaching Programme on the Level of Knowledge regarding the use of Menstrual Cups and Perceived Barriers among Women. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2025;13(4):201-7. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00038
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Justy Joy, Reena Vincent, Angela Gnanadurai, Aerin P Menachery, Jasmin C J, Jasmine PJ, Jesnamol TJ, Jewel Jipson, Jisna George, Jithra Josy, Sneha P X. Effect of Planned Teaching Programme on the Level of Knowledge regarding the use of Menstrual Cups and Perceived Barriers among Women. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2025;13(4):201-7. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2025.00038 Available on: https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-13-4-2
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