Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program Regarding Knowledge on Adolescent Psychological Problems among Teachers Kumar Kharol Mahendra1, Chundawat Digpal Singh2 1Lecturer, Maa Gayatri College of Nursing, Pacific Medical University, Udaipur, Rajasthan 2Professor, Tirupati College of Nursing, Pacific Medical University, Udaipur, Rajasthan Online published on 21 November, 2019. Abstract Background Adolescents do not master full control over emotions. They get influenced by people very easily. Teachers at school play an important and appropriate role in the life of their students by providing them with accurate information about their puberty and development, and help them to identify their conflict and way to deal with it. Aim The present study aims to assess the Effectiveness of structured teaching program regarding knowledge on adolescent psychological problems among higher secondary school teachers. Method Quantitative Pre-experimental research design was selected to conduct study. 60 teachers were selected as sample based on exclusion and inclusion criteria through non-probability convenient sampling technique. Study Tools included were-1) Socio-demographic scale 2) Structured questionnaire 3) Structured teaching program. Results The mean pre-test knowledge of teachers was 22.32 with standard deviation of 2.93, whereas mean post-test knowledge of teachers was 32 with standard deviation of 3.2. This findings were statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance (t = 29.51* at p<0.05 level, Paired t-test) and Chi-square findings revealed that the association between post-test knowledge and selected demographic variables of teachers such as age (χ2 = 7.89, df=3) and area of expertise (χ 2 =6.79, df=2) were statistically significant at 0.05% level of significance. Conclusion The structured teaching program was effective in enhancing the knowledge of teachers about adolescent psychological problems. Recommendation In-service education for teachers regarding the developmental, physical, physiological and behavioral changes of adolescent must be organized and School health program specially focusing on adolescent mental health should be implemented with the active participation of the teachers. Top Keywords Adolescent psychological problem, School teachers, Structured Teaching Program. Top |