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A Study To Assess The Efficacy Of A Structured Teaching Program On Adolescent Girls Understanding Of The Harmful Effects Of Cosmetic Products At Particular Bangalore Schools

Author(s) Dr. JULICE VARUGHESE
Country India
Abstract Abstract: Materials used since early days for beautification of appearance.falls into the category of cosmetics. Various beauty products include skincare products,Hair products, which may contain chemicals that could be harmful to health, are used especially.for adolescents.
Objectives of the study :
To assess the level of knowledge of adolescent girls about harmful effects of cosmetic product.
Mean of Pre- test and Post - test knowledge scores differences among adolescent girls about the harmful effects of cosmetics.
To find the relationship between mean Pre test knowledge level of adolescents
The aims of the study are: to study the socio-demographic and other variables factors that contribute to cosmetic usage, and to find an association, if any, between the usage of cosmetics and their harmful effects, along with selected socio-demographic variables.
Methods :
Quasi experimental design was formulated to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding the harmful effects of cosmetic products among 60 females Selected school adolescents, Bangalore. The sampling method used is the simple random sampling method.
A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess participants' knowledge.
Results
65% responded that they had suffered adverse effects from cosmetic products. The mean score in the pre-test was 26.05 ±2.13, whereas in the post-test, it was 35.25±2.11.with 't' value 3.21, which was higher than table value 2.75 at P≤0.05. Thus,
the structured teaching program proved effective in knowledge improvement among adolescent girls. Also,there was a significant relationship between pretest knowledge score and level of education and place of cosmetic purchase.
Conclusion
Adolescents are the first users of cosmetics. Use of wrong cosmetics can harm them in many ways. Thus, knowledge about harmful chemicals used in It is necessary to keep the cosmetic products at a minimum so that they can prevent themselves from the long term effects.
Keywords Structured teaching program; Harmful effects; Cosmetic products; Adolescent
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.65138
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