A study to evaluate the effectiveness of STP on knowledge and attitude regarding menstrual cups and its usage among students at selected nursing colleges in Kolar.

Kavitha p; Aswathy GA

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68051

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of STP on knowledge and attitude regarding menstrual cups and its usage among students at selected nursing colleges in Kolar.

Author(s)	Ms. Kavitha p, Ms. Aswathy GA
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract: Introduction: A menstrual cup is a reusable feminine hygiene product made from medical-grade materials, designed to collect menstrual fluid. It offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to pads and tampons and can be worn for up to 12 hours. Research on knowledge and attitudes toward menstrual cups helps identify barriers to acceptance, cultural beliefs, and factors influencing its adoption, guiding educational interventions and improved menstrual hygiene management. Aim of the study: To assess the knowledge and attitude regarding menstrual cup among nursing students in selected colleges at Kolar. Material and Method: A Pre-experimental study was carried out on 220 nursing students of Sri Devaraj Urs College of Nursing, Kolar. Non-probability convenience sampling method was used to select samples. Study was conducted from 11th March to 27th July’2024 using structured knowledge questionnaire attitude scale was used for data collection. Moreover, study was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The study included 220 nursing students from Sri Devaraj Urs College of Nursing, Kolar. A Structured Teaching Program (STP) was implemented to assess its effectiveness in improving knowledge and attitude regarding menstrual cups. The mean pre-test knowledge score was 60 (SD = 12.04), which significantly increased to 85.91 (SD = 7.00) in the post-test (t = 27.59, p < 0.0001). Similarly, the attitude score improved from 2.22 (SD = 0.92) to 3.63 (SD = 0.45) (t = 20.42, p < 0.0001). The findings indicate a statistically significant improvement in both knowledge and attitude following the STP intervention. Conclusion: The study found that a Structured Teaching Program (STP) significantly improved nursing students' knowledge and attitudes on menstrual cups. Educational interventions are effective in promoting menstrual health awareness and sustainable practices.
Keywords	KEY WORDS: Knowledge, Attitude, Menstrual Cup and STP
Field	Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68051

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