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Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Causes of Mental Illness Among Adolescents in a Selected Pre-University College: A Pre-Experimental Study

Author(s) Mr. Mohammad Aebad Khan
Country India
Abstract Abstract
Background: Mental illness is an important public health concern among adolescents. Lack of awareness regarding its causes often leads to delayed recognition, stigma, and poor help-seeking behavior. Educational interventions may improve adolescents' understanding of mental health.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding the causes of mental illness among adolescents.
Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used among 60 adolescents selected by convenience sampling from a selected pre-university college in Bangalore, Karnataka. Knowledge was assessed using a structured questionnaire consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. A planned teaching programme was administered after the pre-test, followed by a post-test after one week. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.
Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 32.17%, which increased to 74.83% in the post-test. Before the intervention, 63.3% of participants had moderately adequate knowledge and 36.7% had inadequate knowledge. Following the intervention, 48.3% achieved adequate knowledge and 51.7% demonstrated moderately adequate knowledge. The improvement in knowledge scores was statistically significant (paired t-test, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The planned teaching programme significantly improved adolescents' knowledge regarding the causes of mental illness. School-based mental health education programmes should be incorporated into routine adolescent health promotion activities.
Keywords Keywords: Mental illness, adolescents, mental health education, planned teaching programme, knowledge, nursing education
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.82960
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