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Muna Abuzeiad

Jordan university of science and technology, Jordan

Title: Effectiveness of an Online Educational Program about Vaginitis in Improving Knowledge among College Female Students in Jordan

Abstract

Background: Female reproductive tract infection including vaginitis is considered as one of the most public-health issues and is known as a silent epidemic that might affect adolescents. Educational health programs are very effective in improving adolescent 
knowledge and practices regarding vaginitis and its preventive measures. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an online educational program in improving first-year college girls’ knowledge about vaginitis and its preventive measures in Jordan. 

Methods: A convenience sample consisting of 120 participants of first-year college female students was recruited and randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. A pre-test was conducted for both groups and a post-test was conducted 2 weeks after the intervention for both groups. 

Findings: The results showed a significantly higher mean in  the intervention group (M= 26.17; SD= 3.24) compared to the control group (M= 17.49;  SD = 5.91) after conducting the educational program (p<0.00), which means that the 
educational program about vaginitis is effective in improving girls’ knowledge. 

Conclusions and Recommendations: Using short 2-hour lectures, using effective online and high-tech teaching methods, and good follow-up would be very beneficial to improve the knowledge level among adolescents.

Keywords: Vaginitis; Effectiveness of educational program; Adolescent girls; Knowledge; Preventive measures; First-year college students.

Biography

Lecturer in nusyba almazeneiah college at al Balka University for nursing and Midwifery  Master degree in nursing 'Registered Midwife, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.